Psychology & Psychiatry

Gratitude may improve your health

Be thankful for what you have—it might improve your physical and mental health, according to a new global study that uses cell phone data.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Gratitude—'A vaccine against impulsiveness'

What small thing are you grateful for today? Me? I am grateful that David DeSteno, professor of psychology in the College of Science, agreed to postpone our interview on Tuesday about his new paper because I wasn't feeling ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

When you're grateful, your brain becomes more charitable

'Tis the season when the conversation shifts to what you're thankful for. Gathered with family and friends around a holiday feast, for instance, people may recount some of the biggies – like their health or their children ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Comparing yourself to others can have health impacts

(Medical Xpress) -- Comparing yourself to others with the same health problem can influence your physical and emotional health, according to researchers who conducted a qualitative synthesis of over 30 studies focusing on ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Gratitude is good—even if it doesn't always feel like it

You've probably heard that gratitude is good for you. A mountain of scientific research backs up that idea. People who take time to reflect on the good things in their lives report higher life satisfaction levels, are often ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Giving thanks could be good for you

(HealthDay)—Thanksgiving may be an official day of gratitude, but research suggests that if you make time for "thank you" every day, you might enjoy life more.

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