Mind over matter: Patients' perceptions of illness make a difference
Friday, January 27, 2012 - 18:30
in Health & Medicine
Whenever we fall ill, there are many different factors that come together to influence the course of our illness. Additional medical conditions, stress levels, and social support all have an impact on our health and well-being, especially when we are ill. But a new report suggests that what you think about your illness matters just as much, if not more, in determining your health outcomes.