Published Sep 29, 2024

1056: Placebo & Nocebo Effects | Skeptical Sunday

Neuroscientist Dr. Helena Hartmann demystifies the placebo and nocebo effects, exploring their profound impact on health, the role of expectations, and the ethical challenges in their research.

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Placebo Power
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Nocebo Effect
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1056: Placebo & Nocebo Effects | Skeptical Sunday

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Placebo PowerDr. Helena Hartmann, a neuroscientist, unravels the mysteries of placebo and nocebo effects, highlighting their profound impact on health outcomes. She explains how these psychological phenomena can trigger real physiological changes in the brain and body.

Placebo Power

Nocebo EffectHelena Hartmann explores the powerful placebo and nocebo effects, emphasizing their significant impact on health outcomes and the role of expectations. She discusses the influence of social media and the ethical challenges in researching these phenomena.

Nocebo Effect

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