Ellen Langer, PhD
Ellen Langer, PhD
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When Shakespeare wrote โthinking makes it so,โ he meant that our thoughts guide our actions and often become self-fulfilling prophecies. Few of us realize, however, the extent to which our thoughts can have effects beyond just our actions. All of our research on aging shows that psychologists and medical professionals overlook the enormous influence our minds can have over our health and well-being. To a very large extent, our thoughts control our healthโand as we age, the consequences of our thinking can be profound.
Putting Mind and Body Back Together
Read MoreWhen Shakespeare wrote โthinking makes it so,โ he meant that our thoughts guide our actions and often become self-fulfilling prophecies. Few of us realize, however, the extent to which our thoughts can have effects beyond just our actions. All of our research on aging shows that psychologists and medical professionals overlook the enormous influence our minds can have over our health and well-being. To a very large extent, our thoughts control our healthโand as we age, the consequences of our thinking can be profound.
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