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The lifesaving power of gratitude (or, why you should write that thank you note)

  • Written by Richard Gunderman, Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
The lifesaving power of gratitude (or, why you should write that thank you note)An attitude of gratitude may relieve stress, which in turn may lead to better health. michaelhelm/Shutterstock.com

Gratitude may be more beneficial than we commonly suppose. One recent study asked subjects to write a note of thanks to someone and then estimate how surprised and happy the recipient would feel – an impact that they...

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