The researchers controlled for factors such as psychological well-being, health issues and other demographics including social and religious participation.
Appreciating the little things in life can leave a lasting impact on your health.Experiencing gratitude is beneficial for physical health and emotional well-being, past research has shown. Now, a new study has found those who experience more gratitude also have a lower risk of dying. The report is the first to examine the effects of gratefulness on longevity, experts say.
How to practice gratitude'It's not completely surprising to me, just given what we know on the health benefits of positive emotions more generally, that a person's disposition for gratitude might actually even lengthen their life,' said Dr. Philip Watkins, a professor of psychology at Eastern Washington University and author of the book 'Gratitude and the Good Life: Toward a Psychology of Appreciation.
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