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Expert roundtable: the psychological benefits of our Thanksgiving rituals

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imageHungry for more than just the turkey.Turkey image via www.shutterstock.com.

When Americans gather together around a table groaning with favorite dishes on the fourth Thursday of November, what are we doing beyond filling our bellies with turkey and pie? We convened four experts in the psychology of family traditions and shared meals for a...

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