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Allostatic Load
Allostatic load is the cumulative biological wear and tear that results from chronic stress and your body's repeated attempts to adapt to it.
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Epidemiology, medical decision-making, public health models, and the science of wellbeing
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The Placebo Effect
The placebo effect is when people experience real improvements in their condition after receiving a fake treatment they believe is real.
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Hormesis
Hormesis is the biological principle that small doses of stress or toxins can actually strengthen an organism's ability to handle larger doses later.
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The Nocebo Effect
The nocebo effect occurs when negative expectations about a treatment or situation cause real harmful symptoms to manifest.