- According to a study from the American Journal of Cardiology, gratitude and appreciation are positively associated with a reduction in blood pressure.
- Gratitude has been demonstrated to promote healthy relationships and intimate bonds.
- By keeping a gratitude journal and writing down what you are thankful for—even if it’s just one thing a day—you force yourself to focus on the good in your life.
- A study from the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology found that people who kept a gratitude journal reported increased energy, less health complaints and greater feelings of overall well-being.
- Plagued by insomnia? A study from Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being found that taking 15 minutes before bed to write down a few things you are grateful for helped people sleep both longer and better.
- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately 27 percent of all cancer deaths.
- While cigarette smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, other factors include secondhand smoke, exposure to both asbestos and radon, and/or having a family history of lung cancer.
- Vitamin B6 has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.
- Sunlight exposure (and likely vitamin D production) has been linked to a reduced risk of lung cancer, particularly solar ultraviolet-B (or UVB) light.
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