They knew the pill was fake but their memory still improved

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Healthy older adults experienced measurable improvements in memory, physical performance, and stress after taking placebo pills for just three weeks. The most surprising finding was that the placebo often worked even when participants knew the pills were completely inactive.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 060159.htm
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