If you didn’t understand that, don’t worry. Aside from the syntactical disarray illustrated by this quote, it should be pointed out that there is no solid evidence that, aside from the effects of extreme stress, negative thoughts affect physical health, or that optimists live longer than pessimists.* Nevertheless, the author reassures us that “participating in a holistic health program or going to a practitioner often brings back a sense of control and hope, which, in and of itself can strengthen the body’s capacity to fight disease and stay healthy.”3 An amulet would probably work just as
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