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Tag: Psychology

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Understanding the Science: Does Tylenol Make You Happier?

4 min read
According to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, around 23% of American adults use medicine containing acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, each week. Despite its widespread use for physical pain and fever, recent studies suggest a surprising link between Tylenol and our emotional lives, questioning whether Tylenol makes you happier or has a different, less understood effect on our mood.

What Does the Placebo Pill Do? The Science Behind the 'Dummy' Tablet

6 min read
In clinical trials for major depression, the placebo effect accounts for a larger portion of the total benefit than the active drug itself, according to one meta-analysis. This startling fact highlights the powerful psychological and physiological phenomenon that explains exactly what does the placebo pill do and why it is so important for modern medicine.

Understanding the Nuances: Why do I feel so good after taking Tylenol?

4 min read
According to a 2015 study in *Psychological Science*, acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, can blunt emotional sensitivity to both positive and negative stimuli. The perception of feeling 'so good' after taking Tylenol is a complex reaction that goes beyond simple pain relief and involves subtle psychological and neurological factors.