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Watching 'Gilmore Girls,' 'A Christmas Story' or 'Home Alone' again? Why revisiting our favorite shows and movies makes us feel good.

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Every holiday season , families gather on the couch to rewatch classics like Home Alone or A Christmas Story .

Experts say there can actually be some health benefits to revisiting old favorites.

Rewatching something familiar helps you feel in control and manage emotional experiences to support our well-being.

It's a form of escapism that lets us escape our obligations and realities.

It's not just about the outcome; preparing to watch something you know you’re going to enjoy provides an added dose of feel-good chemicals.

“Anticipation improves our mood, reduces stress and lowers negative emotions like irritation because anticipation activates the brain's reward system and releases dopamine,” Rutledge says.

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