Common Sense

I always knew this.

Research: Expectations Can Help Healing
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer 44 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Your medicine really could work better if your doctor talks it up before handing over the prescription. Research is showing the power of expectations, that they have physical — not just psychological — effects on your health....

My favorite? When sickly, I invest ice cream with the power to
do magical things. When not sickful, it's called preventative medicine.