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A map of the brain
Published on 2011-12-07 07:29:13
Humans have long held a fascination for the human brain. We chart it, we’ve described it, we’ve drawn it, we’ve mapped it. Now just like the physical maps of our world that have been highly influenced by technology — think Google Maps, think GPS — the same thing is happening for brain mapping through transformation. [...]
The placebo effect
Published on 2011-12-07 07:02:53
Placebo A placebo ( /pləˈsiboʊ/; Latin: I shall please) is a simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or other medical condition intended to deceive the recipient. Sometimes patients given a placebo treatment will have a perceived or actual improvement in a medical condition, a phenomenon commonly called the placebo effect. In medical [...]
Health Psychology
Published on 2011-12-06 16:33:03
Health psychology is concerned with understanding how biological, psychological, environmental, and cultural factors are involved in physical health and illness. Health psychologists work alongside other medical professionals in clinical settings, work on behavior change in public health promotion, teach at universities, and conduct research. Although its early beginnings can be traced to the kindred field [...]
