From: The Washington Post
How to Let Go of Grudges— And Why It Could Be Good for Your Health
April 24, 2026
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The study only shows correlation, not causation. But it builds on decades of previous research, including clinical trials, that suggests that people who are more able to let go of grudges tend to be doing a bit better emotionally and socially over time.
Everett Worthington Jr., a professor emeritus of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and a co-author of the NPJ Mental Health Research study, said he was intrigued by the cross-country differences in the data.
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