Expanding our understanding of gut feelings

Women who suppressed emotions had less diverse microbiomes in a study that also found a specific bacterial link to happiness.

BWH Communications • harvard
April 27, 2023 • ~4 min

Learn to keep the bad times in perspective

When things are looking bad or worse, try some perspective, advises Professor Laura Kubzansky from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Optimism makes things better.

Brett Milano • harvard
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~5 min

An optimistic outlook may be a healthier one

A Harvard Chan School study has found a link between optimism and hypertension, describing the positive force as having a “protective effect” on individuals, including those in combat.

Amy Roeder • harvard
Sept. 24, 2020 • ~6 min

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