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How Meditation, Placebos And Virtual Reality Help Power 'Mind Over Body'

Science writer Jo Marchant investigated the healing power of the mind for her new book, Cure. Jutta Kuss/Getty Images hide caption

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How Meditation, Placebos And Virtual Reality Help Power 'Mind Over Body'

Science writer Jo Marchant says that the mind can play an important role in dealing with a variety of health concerns, including pain, heart disease and depression. Marchant's new book is Cure.

How Meditation, Placebos And Virtual Reality Help Power 'Mind Over Body'

Science writer Jo Marchant investigated the healing power of the mind for her new book, Cure. Jutta Kuss/Getty Images hide caption

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How Meditation, Placebos And Virtual Reality Help Power 'Mind Over Body'

How Meditation, Placebos And Virtual Reality Help Power 'Mind Over Body'

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