Esther Sternberg The Science of Healing Places

Published: Oct. 24, 2013, 4 p.m.

The light and smells in places like hospitals can often depress us. And, our favorite room at home keeps us sane. But why? Immunologist Esther Sternberg explains the scientific research revealing how physical spaces create stress and make us sick \u2014 and how good design can trigger our \u201cbrain\u2019s internal pharmacies\u201d and help heal us.