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Counterclockwise mindful health and the power of possibility / Ellen J. Langer

This study examines the relationship between psychology and physical ageing, suggesting that mindfulness and altered perspectives can lead to improved health. It presents research on how social cues and language influence physiological conditions and longevity.

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