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Paul J. Mills

Paul J. Mills is professor of family medicine and public health and director of the Center of Excellence for Research and Training in Integrative Health at UC San Diego.

Can Gratitude Be Good for Your Heart?

By Paul J. Mills, Laura Redwine | October 25, 2017

A new series of studies finds gratitude helps people with cardiovascular disease get healthier.

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Can Gratitude Be Good for Your Heart?

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