By Jane E. Brody — 2017
There is no longer any doubt that what happens in the brain influences what happens in the body. When facing a health crisis, actively cultivating positive emotions can boost the immune system and counter depression.
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When I got sick, I warned my friends: Don’t try to make me stop thinking about death.
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