A Brighter Outlook Could Translate To A Longer Life
8 years, 3 months ago

A Brighter Outlook Could Translate To A Longer Life

NPR  

A Brighter Outlook Could Translate To A Longer Life Enlarge this image Luciano Lozano/Getty Images Luciano Lozano/Getty Images Older women who look on the bright side of life were less likely to die in the next several years than their peers who weren't as positive about the future. When the researchers ran additional analyses controlling for existing health conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer, the risk of dying was 27 percent lower among the most optimistic women. Optimism could conceivably lead to improved health outcomes through several mechanisms, says Eric Kim, an author of the study and research fellow at the Harvard T.H. She says it's important to understand exactly what it is about optimistic people that is potentially relevant to health — for example, perhaps they have better social relationships and support.

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The healing power of positive thinking: How optimism can transform health and well-being
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The healing power of positive thinking: How optimism can transform health and well-being

Hindustan Times  

Prince Bhojwani never thought of himself as a negative person, until three trips to the hospital in one month forced him to reconsider. “I can’t even imagine living life the way I did back then.” Optimism in itself is hardly a cure-all, but numerous studies over the decades have demonstrated a link between a positive outlook and good health outcomes. …

Optimism is just what the doctor ordered. But what if I’m already too negative?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Optimism is just what the doctor ordered. But what if I’m already too negative?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I can’t even imagine living life the way I …

Optimistic people live longer than pessimists because they have fewer stressful events to deal with
3 years ago

Optimistic people live longer than pessimists because they have fewer stressful events to deal with

Daily Mail  

While staying optimistic can be tricky during these uncertain times, it could actually help you to live longer, according to a new study. Researchers from Boston University have found that optimistic people live longer, healthier lives than pessimists, and say it's because they have fewer stressful events to deal with. 'By looking at whether optimistic people handle day-to-day stressors differently, …

Pessimistic outlook linked to lower life expectancy, researchers find
4 years, 8 months ago

Pessimistic outlook linked to lower life expectancy, researchers find

ABC  

If you're a pessimist and already feeling less than enthusiastic about the state of the world, maybe don't read on. Key points: Strongly pessimistic people are more likely to die earlier from cardiovascular diseases and other causes of death But depression did not appear to account for the association between pessimism and mortality The study found less than 9 per …

Want to live longer? Optimism is the key
5 years, 7 months ago

Want to live longer? Optimism is the key

India TV News  

Researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and achieve "exceptional longevity". "While research has identified many risk factors for diseases and premature death, we know relatively less about positive psychosocial factors that can promote healthy aging," said Lewina Lee, Assistant Professor at the Boston University. When individuals were compared based on their initial …

Optimistic people more likely to live longer, study suggests
5 years, 7 months ago

Optimistic people more likely to live longer, study suggests

The Independent  

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10 Reasons To Add Optimism To Your Life
5 years, 9 months ago

10 Reasons To Add Optimism To Your Life

Huff Post  

The idea that positivity and optimism enhance your quality of life is hard to argue with, especially once you realize how many benefits a positive outlook can bring. One study showed that while optimists don’t necessarily earn more money than their less optimistic peers, their post-graduate job hunts were less intense, and they were more likely to have been promoted …

Optimism linked with living longer and warding off cancer, stroke, infection, heart disease
8 years, 3 months ago

Optimism linked with living longer and warding off cancer, stroke, infection, heart disease

ABC  

In uncertain times, do you expect good things will happen? Optimism was found to be linked with a: 52% lower risk of dying from infection 16% lower risk of dying from cancer 38% lower risk of dying from heart disease 39% lower risk of dying from stroke 38% lower risk of dying from respiratory disease If your answer is yes, …

Optimistic women live longer, says study
8 years, 3 months ago

Optimistic women live longer, says study

China Daily  

Women who have an optimistic view on life are more likely to live longer, a US study said on Wednesday. The researchers looked at participants' levels of optimism and other factors that might play a role in how optimism may affect mortality risk, such as race, high blood pressure, diet and physical activity. It found the most optimistic women, or …

Optimistic women live longer, says study
8 years, 3 months ago

Optimistic women live longer, says study

China Daily  

Women who have an optimistic view on life are more likely to live longer, a US study said on Wednesday. The researchers looked at participants' levels of optimism and other factors that might play a role in how optimism may affect mortality risk, such as race, high blood pressure, diet and physical activity. It found the most optimistic women, or …

Sad news: Scientists say happiness won’t extend your life after all
9 years, 3 months ago

Sad news: Scientists say happiness won’t extend your life after all

LA Times  

Studies have linked happiness with a longer life, but a new study finds that happiness isn’t the reason for this longevity. See the most-read stories in Science this hour >> To get to the bottom of the relationship between happiness and a long life, researchers led by Dr. Bette Liu, an epidemiologist at the University of New South Wales in …

Optimism Health Benefits: 6 Perks Of Looking On The Bright Side
11 years, 10 months ago

Optimism Health Benefits: 6 Perks Of Looking On The Bright Side

Huff Post  

A half full glass of water next to a half empty glass of water Do you see the proverbial glass half empty or glass half full? The research, published in the Journal of Personality, shows that optimism's benefits are seen in both high- and low-income countries, suggesting it's not "just a luxury that exists in wealthy, industrialized nations," study researcher …

Happy thoughts for future=More time to live it?-英语点津
15 years, 11 months ago

Happy thoughts for future=More time to live it?-英语点津

China Daily  

Download A study in women suggests that hopeful individuals are less likely than others to suffer an early death. The study found that hopeful individuals were 14 percent less likely than other women to have died from any cause. The hopeful women were also 30 percent less likely to have died from heart disease after the 8 years. The study …

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