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Forget Anti-Aging Creams: This Simple Daily Practice Might Be the Real Fountain of Youth

Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell
Published in
3 min readJul 14, 2024

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Each month, I send a handwritten letter to someone for whom I am grateful.

One month later, I sent a letter to a mentor who was instrumental in my success.

The next was to someone who simply listened when I needed an ear.

Multiple hands join to form a red painted heart.
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Gratefulness and Longer Life

Now comes this news:

A recent study shows that appreciating the little things in life can impact your health.

Promoting healthy aging is a priority for me.

Today, I want to show you how the experience of grateful affect is inversely associated with all-cause and cause-specific mortality.

Background: Gratefulness and Longevity

Previous research suggests that gratitude is connected to being healthier and happier.

Studies have shown that more grateful people have better mental health, less depression, stronger relationships, healthier bodies, and better…

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Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com