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The science behind gratitude

How practicing gratitude can transform your mind and body.

November 26, 2024 by Adair Seifert-Anspaugh

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to reflect on gratitude – something we often hear about this time of year but may not fully understand.

Gratitude goes beyond just saying ‘thank you’; it can profoundly impact our mental and physical health.

Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins, associate professor of sociology and faculty affiliate in the gerontology program at Missouri State University, discusses how gratitude can positively impact mental and physical well-being.

  1. Practicing gratitude can positively impact our mental and physical health


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Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page, Featured, Headlines Tagged With: Kyler Sherman-Wilkins, Missouri State Journal, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, Sociology anthropology and gerontology

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