Nostalgia is the ultimate health aid. When researchers asked subjects to write about a nostalgic event, they found that they were more optimistic about their wellbeing. What's more, subjects' newfound positive attitudes led to more time spent at the gym!As philosopher
George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." And by being nostalgic, you can remember past mistakes and compare them to current endeavors, thus ensuring that history does not repeat itself.