Optimism Is the Fountain of Youth

A sunnier disposition could be the key to a happier, longer life. According to studies, optimism, or the tendency to believe that good things will happen, may reduce one's risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or other conditions.

Forty-two percent of the study group had died. Those with the highest levels of optimism at the start of the study had the lowest death rates (30 percent versus more than 57 percent in the most pessimistic group) With the other factors considered, the risk of death was 29 percent lower among those who were highly optimistic

This obvious link between physical and emotional health has a lot to do with the natural healing processes we all have, if we choose to use them. It's true, negative thoughts and emotions may eventually hurt your body in some way or another.

There is plenty of research that demonstrates the beneficial effects that positive emotions can have on your health.
A sunnier disposition can lengthen your life, regardless of age, weight or smoking habits.
Positive emotions can help you see life's bigger picture.
Laughter helps type 2 diabetics process sugar better.
Nature sounds such as birds, rainstorms, frogs or ocean waves, and various types of music, such as classical, are often used as a stress-relief tool. The sounds have a calming effect and can help patients to relax while undergoing medical procedures.
Click here to read about how the type of music you listen to could improve your health and be de-stressing.


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