Pessimism: Does it Negatively Affect Your Health
A resounding YES! Colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh conducted a study on pessimism and health and the findings support having a positive outlook on life. Optimists have:- 9% less chance of developing heart disease
- 14% less likely to die from any cause over the next 8 years
- Less likely to have diabetes
- Less likelihood of high cholesterol
- Less likelihood of being overweight
- Less likely to smoke
- Less likely to develop cancer
“The best physician is also a philosopher.” Aellus Galenus AD 129 Greek Physician
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