THE BENEFITS Results of study

According to Stanford University psychologist Frederic Luskin's book, "Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness," studies reveal:
People who are more forgiving report fewer health and mental problems.
Forgiveness leads to fewer physical symptoms of stress.
People who blame others for their troubles have higher incidence of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
People who imagine not forgiving someone show negative changes in blood pressure, muscle tension and immune response.
People who imagine forgiving show immediate improvement in cardiovascular, muscular and nervous systems.
People who forgive express a feeling of improved spiritual well-being.
Forgiveness has been shown to reduce anger, anxiety and depression.
Compiled from http://www.theforgivingway.com/researchresults.html.