Stories by Peter Aungle

Peter Aungle is a Ph.D. candidate in psychology at Harvard University. He is leading investigations into wound healing and the borderline effect. Peter’s research explores the ways in which attention, beliefs and expectations interact to shape health over time.

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OpinionMay 3, 2024

How Much Do Our Thoughts Shape Our Health?

The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways

Ellen Langer, Peter Aungle