Psychological
Your Body Ages Faster When You Believe It Should
What if feeling **younger** could actually make you younger? Dr. Langer’s research shows our bodies respond to how we think about ourselves—youthfulness isn’t just skin-deep, it’s **cognitive**.
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The thinker
Pioneer of Mindfulness Research
Dr. Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychologist, is widely recognized as the 'mother of mindfulness.' Her pioneering research has shown how our beliefs shape our biology. Her book *Counterclockwise* challenged the inevitability of aging, revealing how mental framing can lead to measurable physical improvements.
Based on Ellen Langer | The Rich Roll Podcast, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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