iD magazine

CAN THOUGHTS HEAL MY HEART?

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There are thousands of examples of how so-called PAIS (positive activity interventi­ons, which are essentiall­y nothing more than positive thoughts) affect bodily processes— even when medication­s and operations fail: For example, an experiment at the University of Georgia showed that two 15-minute meditation sessions helped reduce high blood pressure in the long term as well as prevent diseases. Studies conducted with twins also show that a positive outlook on life is only about 25% innate, meaning the rest can be changed.

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