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The physician's ability to reassure the patient is a major factor in activating the body's own healing system.

Norman Cousins

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Norman Cousins
Age: 75 †
Born: 1915
Born: June 24
Died: 1990
Died: November 30
Journalist
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Peace Activist
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Union City
New Jersey
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