New research published in Frontiers in Psychology confirms what many ancient traditions and modern healing practices have long known: Gratitude has a profound impact on our mental, emotional, and even physical health. 🧘🏽
The study looked at over 1,200 adults and found that higher levels of gratitude were directly linked to greater psychological resilience, lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and enhanced emotional regulation.
Here’s what’s happening under the hood: - Gratitude activates regions of the brain tied to reward, empathy, and emotion regulation, including the medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex. -These areas are key for buffering stress, recovering from setbacks, and staying grounded in uncertainty.
Mark Hyman, MD
Gratitude rewires your brain for resilience.
New research published in Frontiers in Psychology confirms what many ancient traditions and modern healing practices have long known: Gratitude has a profound impact on our mental, emotional, and even physical health. 🧘🏽
The study looked at over 1,200 adults and found that higher levels of gratitude were directly linked to greater psychological resilience, lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and enhanced emotional regulation.
Here’s what’s happening under the hood:
- Gratitude activates regions of the brain tied to reward, empathy, and emotion regulation, including the medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex.
-These areas are key for buffering stress, recovering from setbacks, and staying grounded in uncertainty.
What are you grateful for today? 👇
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