Nocebo Effect

“Misdiagnosis is an incorrect diagnosis, while over-diagnosis is one that doesn’t help and, in fact, might harm the patient. One of the reasons to avoid certain medical labels is the nocebo effect, the opposite of placebo. Sometimes when patients get a diagnosis, they...

Income Inequality

“A comprehensive analysis of income inequality shows that the two greatest causes of income inequality in America today spring from two failed government policies .The first cause is the explosion in government welfare payments, which has induced two-thirds of...

Calm Under Duress

“As someone pointed out recently, if you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.” – Jean Kerr

Forgiveness

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” – Mark Twain