09/09/2026
When science confirms what the ancients knew!
“When you feel pain or an itch, you might try to ignore it.
But a fascinating new study has found that this may actually make your inflammation worse in certain situations.
The study, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, suggests that our brain and attention may change how our immune system responds to inflammation. When people tried to distract themselves from an itch, it caused the inflammation — as measured by redness and swelling of the skin — to grow larger in size and last longer than if they focused their attention on it….”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/09/08/focusing-your-attention-may-help-your-brain-fight-inflammation-study-suggests/
