"When everyone sits down to celebrate [Thanksgiving], if they have a true feeling of gratitude, they'll actually be doing themselves a favor, according to studies reported in the Daily Health Post.
"As scientists have discovered, the very act of feeling grateful is beneficial for our health. One study,
led by psychologists Dr. Robert Emmons of the University of California
at Davis and Dr. Michael McCullough of the University of Miami, relied
on feedback from three groups of people on the physical effects of
practicing gratitude. What they learned is that the brain responds to
genuine feelings of gratitude. So when you're telling your kids to say 'thank you and mean it,' you're doing them a favor."
In a recent commentary, writer Cerith Gardiner
reflected on some of the positive aspects of expressing gratitude.
To access Ms. Gardiner's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Cerith Gardiner: Science reveals that showing gratitude makes us happier (21 NOV 22)
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