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Placebos Can Reduce Anxiety, Even if People Know they’re Fake

Even though people knew they were taking placebo pills, they still had a significant effect on mental health. Credit: PixabayA new study indicates that taking placebo pills, even when people know they have no active ingredients, can still greatly decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. These "non-deceptive placebos" could be an effective method for enhancing...