Neat News 3620 (added 2026-06-23)

Placebo for memory improvement

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In tests with older adults it was found that those who received a placebo to improve their memory and physical fitness, actually improved their memory and physical fitness, even when they were told that they were taking a placebo only. This seems to show that the mind plays a major role in mental and physical fitness.

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