Study finds placebo pills improve memory and physical performance in older adults, even when they know they're fake
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A new study from Università Cattolica in Milan found that older adults who knowingly took placebo pills for three weeks showed measurable improvements in memory, physical performance, and well-being. The research highlights the power of the mind and belief in healthy aging, even when participants were fully aware the pills contained no active ingredients.
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Twitter / XStudy finds placebo pills improve memory and physical performance in older adults, even when they know they're fakescitechdaily.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledCan the mind help slow some of the effects of aging? A new study suggests it can.
Older adults who knowingly took placebo pills showed significant gains in memory, physical performance, and stress reduction, highlighting the mind's role in healthy aging.
Can simply believing in a treatment improve aging-related functions?
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