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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 5 MIN

Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines

from The Pat Kenny Show

Positive thoughts may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.  Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system responded better to vaccination, with their immune systems producing more antibodies than others after having the shot. Prof Luke O'Neill brings us the details of this research.

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Positive thoughts may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.  Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system...

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