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Re:Psychogenic death, the phenomenon of “thinking” yourself ... by jl6 on Thursday January 06, 2022 @12:31PM (#29826627)
Agreed, but I also wonder whether the couple situation increases survival because they've got someone to watch their back, e.g. if one has a fall, the other is there to call for help.
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Re:Psychogenic death, the phenomenon of “thinking” yourself ... by joconde on Thursday January 06, 2022 @12:55PM (#29827031)
Or they do it themselves by getting depressed and not taking care of themselves. Physical exercise and healthy meals take motivation.
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