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Health Benefits of Practicing Gratitude

December 23, 2024

Gratitude is a positive emotion during which you experience being appreciative for the good things in your life.

Spend some time over the holidays to practice gratitude. According to Harvard Health recent research has pointed to several health benefits of practicing gratitude on a daily basis.

Benefits of Gratitude

  • Emotional and social well-being.
  • Better sleep quality.
  • Lower depression risks.
  • Favorable markers of cardiovascular health.
  • Possibility of life extension.

Read 7 Ways To Improve Your Health by Practicing Gratitude at ClevelandClinic.org.

Gratitude May Help Older Adults Live Longer

July 12, 2024

July 3, 2024 -” Experiencing gratitude may help older adults live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study was published July 3 in JAMA Psychiatry”.

“Prior research has shown an association between gratitude and lower risk of mental distress and greater emotional and social wellbeing. However, its association with physical health is less understood,” said lead author Ying Chen, research scientist in the Department of Epidemiology. “Our study provides the first empirical evidence on this topic, suggesting that experiencing grateful affect may increase longevity among older adults.”

Read the entire article here.