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Mar 2024
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Did You Know That the Placebo Effect Can...

Danny Ballan
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Discover the placebo effect, a fascinating phenomenon where belief alone can trigger real changes in the body. Explore how it works and its implications for health and well-being.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-placebo-effect-how-your-mind-can-influence-your-body/

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