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Dr. Oz's 28-Day Plan to Renew Your Body, Mind and Soul

By Dr. Mehmet Oz
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the January 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Forgiveness
Photo: Levi Brown

Day 4: Forgive Someone

Studies show that forgiveness can lower blood pressure and heart rate and reduce depression, anxiety, and anger. I think Oprah articulated the secret to releasing grudges when she said, "Forgiveness is letting go of the hope that the past can be changed."

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