Doctor says gratitude can benefit your health in a number of ways.

BYLINE: Gratitude Can Improve Your Overall Health

Tresa Mcneal, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, says gratitude can benefit your health in a number of ways.

What You Need to Know:

• Gratitude can improve sleep, decrease stress levels and decrease inflammation.
• The practice of gratitude can help your mental health.
• Consider keeping a gratitude journal.
• Share gratitude with others in writing or in person.

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