4. Heart disease
According to a 2021 survey of a dozen pieces of cardiovascular health research, those who practiced gratitude exhibited enhanced heart health and a lower chance of heart disease. This was especially true for those who were at high risk of having a heart attack.
They revealed that the thankful individuals had higher cardiac variability, lower levels of systemic inflammation, and a higher propensity to maintain healthy lifestyles in general. It seems obvious to me that being grateful is beneficial for our hearts as well as our spirits.
5. Cancer
It is widely known that most types of cancer are linked to inflammation and vice versa. But many doctors confirm the theory that you can lower the inflammation in your body by practicing gratitude. Furthermore, four years ago, a study showed that those individuals who reminded themselves of what they were grateful for improved both their state of mind and the levels of inflammation in their bodies.
While faith did not always smile on everyone, there were many patients diagnosed with cancer who managed to survive and recover from surgery with optimism and gratitude for what they had accomplished up to that point.
I have experienced insomnia for many years, mainly because of stress. At some point I did write what I was grateful for and I remember it being helping. Somewhere along the line I forgot I had done that and your article reminded of that time. So, I will begin again and see how this works. Thank you so much.