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

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