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A trip down memory lane is healthy

People who are nostalgic about their earlier lives have more of a positive outlook towards their future.

Self-esteem and optimism improve when someone recalls a sentimental song or experience from their past compared to those who retrieve emotionally-neutral experiences.

Researches believe that revisiting happy memories may help people cope with emotional difficulties.

Read more at The University of Southhampton

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