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How the Placebo Effect Works

Jun 10, 2014 · 38m
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  • The placebo effect, where inert substances heal, was studied in the 1980s.
  • Doctors historically used non-real drugs with genuine patient impact.
  • Explores the phenomenon of the mind influencing physical recovery.

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