Affection predicts growth

To take a concrete, nuts and bolts feature of growth, the rate at which this child was depositing calcium in his long bones could be successfully predicted by his proximity to a loved one. You can’t ask for a clearer demonstration that what is going on in our heads influences every cell in our bodies.

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Immune system reacts

  • Immune cells tissues & respond to nerves & hormones ^105537
  • Responding to visual cue of allergy ^f89c24

Social behavior drives hormones

  • Aggressive action releases testosterone ^14d8d6
  • Perceived status affect serotonin level ^8a569e

Psychotherapy → cancer life span ↑ ^afcca7