Mind and body therapies

The field of mind-body medicine is plagued by wild claims that mislead patients and instil false hope. But that doesn't mean the mind plays no role in health. By taking a scientific approach to understanding how our mental state influences our physiology, can we finally live in tune with our bodi...

Can meditation fend off dementia? Can the smell of lavender affect the immune system? Can your thoughts ease physical pain? In 'Cure', award-winning science writer Jo Marchant travels the world to meet the physicians, patients, and researchers on the cutting edge of mind-body medicine. Asking how...