High Price Tag on Meds May Boost Healing

From60-Second Mind

Start listening View podcast show

High Price Tag on Meds May Boost Healing

From60-Second Mind

ratings:

Length:

3 minutes

Released:

Jan 31, 2015

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Parkinson’s patients derived more benefits from a salt solution they were told was an expensive drug than from the same solution when it was described as being cheap medication. Karen Hopkin reports

Released:

Jan 31, 2015

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Leading science journalists provide a weekly one-minute commentary on the latest developments in the science of brain and behavior. For a full-length, weekly podcast you can subscribe to Science Talk: The Podcast of Scientific American . To view all our archived podcasts please visit: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast

Skip carousel

Women Really do Prefer Pink: Women Really do Prefer Pink by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Toddlers Beat the Great Apes at Social Learning: Toddlers Beat the Great Apes at Social Learning by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Bisexuality is a Distinct Sexual Orientation: Bisexuality is a Distinct Sexual Orientation by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
World Wide Suicide: A Self-Termination Community Grows on the Web: World Wide Suicide: A Self-Termination Community Grows on the Web by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Sexual Orientation Controlled in the Brains of Worms: Sexual Orientation Controlled in the Brains of Worms by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
You Say "Ga," I say "Ba," but Everyone Hears "Da": You Say "Ga," I say "Ba," but Everyone Hears "Da" by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Laughing in the Face of Adversity: Laughing in the Face of Adversity by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Neurons for Good and Bad Surprises: Neurons for Good and Bad Surprises by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Going Under Hypnosis Before Going into Surgery: Going Under Hypnosis Before Going into Surgery by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
New Head Protection for Footballers: New Head Protection for Footballers by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
See Your Doc to Stop Smoking: See Your Doc to Stop Smoking by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Fetal Neurons Found in Adult Brain: Fetal Neurons Found in Adult Brain by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
The General Gist of False Memories: The General Gist of False Memories by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
God in the Brain?: God in the Brain? by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Race, IQ and Flynn: Race, IQ and Flynn by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
The Slow Down of Time in Crisis: The Slow Down of Time in Crisis by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Sibling Conflict Around the Holidays: Sibling Conflict Around the Holidays by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
When the Virtual You Changes the Real You: When the Virtual You Changes the Real You by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Clock Genes Might Control the Sleep We Need: Clock Genes Might Control the Sleep We Need by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
More Stress Means Less Eating: More Stress Means Less Eating by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Learn to Be Kind: Learn to Be Kind by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
How We Can Hear Without Sound: How We Can Hear Without Sound by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
No Fair! My Serotonin Level Is Low: No Fair! My Serotonin Level Is Low by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
You're so Psychic, Bet You Know This Podcast is About You: You're so Psychic, Bet You Know This Podcast is About You by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Debunking Animal Autism: Debunking Animal Autism by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
A Bitter Placebo to Swallow: A Bitter Placebo to Swallow by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Fear Gets Us to the Gym: Fear Gets Us to the Gym by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Experimenting With Drugs: Experimenting With Drugs by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Fear Raises Self Esteem in Iraqi Teens: Fear Raises Self Esteem in Iraqi Teens by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Our Cars, Ourselves: Our Cars, Ourselves by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen

More Episodes from 60-Second Mind

Skip carousel

Up Your Online Dating Game with Evidence-Based Strategies: Up Your Online Dating Game with Evidence-Based Strategies by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Junk Diet Rewires Rat Brains: Junk Diet Rewires Rat Brains by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Publication Bias May Boost Findings for Bilingual Brain Benefits: Publication Bias May Boost Findings for Bilingual Brain Benefits by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Inclusion Illusion Lessens Racial Bias: Inclusion Illusion Lessens Racial Bias by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Blood Test Forecasts Concussion Severity: Blood Test Forecasts Concussion Severity by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Bouncy Gait Improves Mood: Bouncy Gait Improves Mood by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Synchronized Walking Reduces Opponent's Perceived Size: Synchronized Walking Reduces Opponent's Perceived Size by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Big Parental Control May Stunt Kid Assertiveness: Big Parental Control May Stunt Kid Assertiveness by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Lots or Little Sleep Linked to Sick Days: Lots or Little Sleep Linked to Sick Days by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Can’t Take My Eyes off You—Your Face, That Is: Can’t Take My Eyes off You—Your Face, That Is by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Talking to Strangers Makes You Happy: Talking to Strangers Makes You Happy by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
People Think Experiences Bring Happiness, Still Opt for Things: People Think Experiences Bring Happiness, Still Opt for Things by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Childhood Stress Decreases Size of Brain Regions: Childhood Stress Decreases Size of Brain Regions by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Even Monkeys Believe In Hot Streaks: Even Monkeys Believe In Hot Streaks by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Brain State Bread Crumbs Lead Way Back to Consciousness: Brain State Bread Crumbs Lead Way Back to Consciousness by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Body's Pain Perception Mapped for First Time: Body's Pain Perception Mapped for First Time by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Vision Involves a Bit of Hearing, Too: Vision Involves a Bit of Hearing, Too by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Parents Who Support Corporal Punishment Do It a Lot: Parents Who Support Corporal Punishment Do It a Lot by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Extroversion Extends Benefits across Cultures: Extroversion Extends Benefits across Cultures by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Eaters Assume Crunchy Foods Have Fewer Calories: Eaters Assume Crunchy Foods Have Fewer Calories by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Stressed Teens May Be Better Drivers: Stressed Teens May Be Better Drivers by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Mobile Phones Exert Emotional Pull: Mobile Phones Exert Emotional Pull by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Barbie Exposure May Limit Girls' Career Imagination: Barbie Exposure May Limit Girls' Career Imagination by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Kids Books May Cause Confusion about Animals: Kids Books May Cause Confusion about Animals by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Danger Explainers Convince Kids Better Than Do Edict Issuers: Danger Explainers Convince Kids Better Than Do Edict Issuers by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Youth Gang Membership Affects Mental Health Later in Life: Youth Gang Membership Affects Mental Health Later in Life by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Infants Use Verbs They Know to Learn New Nouns: Infants Use Verbs They Know to Learn New Nouns by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Your Memory May Be Edited: Your Memory May Be Edited by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Young Musicians Reap Long-Term Neuro Benefits: Young Musicians Reap Long-Term Neuro Benefits by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen
Movie-Watching Together Strengthens Marriages: Movie-Watching Together Strengthens Marriages by 60-Second Mind
3 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

High Price Tag on Meds May Boost Healing

High Price Tag on Meds May Boost Healing

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from 60-Second Mind