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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Vishwam Sankaran

How you understand time impacts how quickly wounds heal, Harvard study finds

Georgia Tech

A person’s perception of time can either accelerate or slow down physical healing, according to a new study that points to a strong connection between the mind and body when it comes to health.

Researchers from Harvard University said the findings challenge conventional medical wisdom about the influence of psychological factors on physical health outcomes.

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