Dr. Ellen Langer: Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity

6687.986 - 6716.238 Dr. Ellen Langer

Yeah, I do actually. I think that when we start entertaining these negative thoughts and evaluating ourselves, we're always going to find evidence. As you get older, you start, oh, my God, am I forgetful? So you pay attention each time you forget, and that makes it even worse. When I said to my students in this health class, smart kids at Harvard, this is on Thursday. I teach Tuesday and Thursday.