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Gratitude
Good NewsExpressing gratitude can help you live longer, study finds
Prior research has shown an association between gratitude and lower risk of mental distress and greater emotional and social well-being
Rebecca Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/07/expressing-gratitude.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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Prior research has shown an association between gratitude and lower risk of mental distress and greater emotional and social well-being
Rebecca Shavit