Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, say scientists - The Guardian

Google News1/19/2026 – 1/21/2026

Summary

Scientists suggest that positive thinking could enhance the immune response to vaccines. This finding is supported by a randomized controlled trial published in Nature, which indicates an upregulation of reward mesolimbic activity linked to vaccination. Additional sources, including Scientific American and Medical Xpress, discuss the potential of brain training to improve immune responses, while The Times highlights the influence of positive thinking on the immune system.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

52d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1213
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1213/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1213/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

Score BreakdownRisk 50

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 52 days - proven survivor

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