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Rituals Change Your Brain in Ways Habits Never Will

Science has found that personal or family rituals can turn into gifts of health—here’s how.
Rituals Change Your Brain in Ways Habits Never Will
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Arsh Sarao
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Many people have favorite rituals for wrapping up the holiday season. Behind the fun and nostalgia of purposefully closing out the year lies a wealth of health benefits.

Participating in holiday traditions such as celebrating Christmas, the New Year, and Thanksgiving—or performing simple everyday rituals such as taking morning walks or following bedtime routines—can meaningfully boost mental and physical health.

Rituals Versus Habits

At first glance, rituals and habits appear similar, but they are fundamentally different at their core.
Arsh Sarao
Arsh Sarao
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Arsh Sarao is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology and a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry. She taught life sciences for 11 years before working as an editor for Epoch Inspired for 7 years. She focuses on health, wellness, and traditional value topics.