Showing gratitude comes with many benefits
In less than two weeks, millions of people around the world will open Christmas presents. By showing a small amount of gratitude for those gifts, stress hormones can be reduced for the entire year. Dr. Laurel Kramer is a licensed psychologist at SSM Health St. Mary's. She said a simple thank you goes a long way. "We know that one of the things that helps people live longer and decreases stress, is to reach out to others for social support," Dr. Kramer said.
Source: krcgtv.com