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Feb 2021
58m 52s

Kindness: Dr David Hamilton

Bbc Radio 4
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How being kind can positively impact our health, relationships and the world around us. Dr David Hamilton has a PhD in organic chemistry and spent four years at one of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies, where he became fascinated with the placebo effect. Since leaving that industry and becoming an author, speaker and TV personality, he's discussed ... Show More
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