
Episode 346
Positive thinking improves your health
Thinking about things that are important to us improves how we respond to health advice
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
February 7, 20155m 37s
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Show Notes
Has anyone ever told you to lose a few pounds? Get a bit more active? Work harder in school? We can sometimes become a bit defensive when given this type of advice even if we know it's probably the right thing to do. Now scientists have revealed how a simple activity - called self-affirmation - can improve the way we react to this type of advice, which can have positive effects on our health. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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