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  • By: Jane Hampton
  • Narrated by: Nicholas Connell
  • Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (94 ratings)

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Brain Facts: What Placebo and Memory Do to Our Brains

By: Jane Hampton
Narrated by: Nicholas Connell
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Summary

The placebo effect, where you believe something works and it does (sometimes), whether it’s weight-loss products or even wrinkle creams: Is it the supplement working, or is the mind doing all of the heavy lifting? Does it have any relation to hypnosis and how the subconscious mind thinks? Find out how and why. 

What is multiple sclerosis, and what are its effects? What are the signs and probable causes of this debilitating illness? What are the requirements in order to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? How does it develop and affect your life, what are the effects of myelin damage? In this book you will find tips for coping with it and how to stop regressions. 

Memory: we all wish we had a better one, whether you’re a college student who’s taking a test worth 40% of your final grade, or a grandparent trying to remember where you put your keys. This book contains so many magnificent memory methods you’re bound to find the one that’s right for you. From methods for subjects you don’t like, to the famous Loci’s Approach, learn how to gain self-discipline and persistence, even find out what’s in store if you go to Marine Corp training.

©2019 Jane Hampton (P)2019 Jane Hampton

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  • Tricia
  • 03-12-19

This is interesting

Books like this can help us gain greater understanding of what are minds are capable of. First of all, I loved the fact that the placebo effect is finally addressed. I know of too many health product scams and it's becoming more prevalent. Interesting take from the author to say that the placebo can actually work, and to find out what we can do to take advantage of it.

I liked the other parts of the book too, but this was the most interesting thing. Other than that, good voice, good narrator.

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  • Dorla
  • 03-12-19
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Great book

Yeah, what can I say about it? Just that I learned a lot of new things, I guess. I was pretty excited about it, but now I don't really know what to say. Either way, I like it. That's the most important thing to say about it.

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  • Sheri Bode
  • 16-06-20

BORING!

OMGOSH! This first chapter talks about serotonin which probably gets mentioned about 73 times.
I just started chapter 2 and it has already put me to sleep!!!!
I guess if you can get past these chapters it might be ok but I’m ready to move on.
I just can’t get myself to listen it anymore.