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 ...

Individuals in a survey reported greater gratitude, nature relatedness, and nature appreciation after embarking on an ayahuasca retreat experience. The active chemical in ayahuasca is DMT ...

“Gratitude is a facet of positive psychological functioning that may be particularly relevant for generating a sense of meaning and connection among older adults," said study lead author Ying Chen, a ...

A study published earlier this year in JAMA Psychiatry found practicing gratitude may help you live longer. The study looked at health records of thousands of senior female nurses that included a ...

Expressing gratitude nurtures our relationships, helping us to feel closer to our friends and romantic partners. Some research suggests that grateful people seem to cope better with stress and enjoy ...

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Watch a video of Professor Monica Bartlett discussing her gratitude study and some of her other research on emotions at www.spokesman.com Turns out mom was right – again. Remembering to say “thank you ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A new study led by Jeffrey Green, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, found that engaging in nostalgic experiences can strengthen feelings of social ...

Research suggests that Americans have become less trusting over the past few decades. That’s a problem: Trust has numerous benefits for individuals and societies, such as healthier relationships, ...