Did You Know?

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.