Pen and paper may boost immunity in seniors
NCT ID NCT02472379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether writing about personal experiences can affect the health of healthy women aged 60 and older. Participants wrote once a week for six weeks and gave blood samples to measure inflammation and well-being. The goal was to understand how expressive writing might influence physical and mental health.
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UCLA Clinical & Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Los Angeles, California, United States