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Optimism may be linked to a longer lifespan

Don't be pessimistic - think positively if you want a longer life

27-Aug-2019

Key points from article :

Optimists are more likely to live longer up to age 85 or more.

They live longer than who have a more negative approach to life.

Cope better with stress leads to healthier behaviours and lower levels of depression.

Pessimists could benefit from doing things like imagining a future where everything turns out well.

70,000 women and 1500 men participated in this study.

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Boston University

Private research university in Boston, Massachusetts

Bruce Hood

Professor of Developmental Psychology in Society at the University of Bristol.

Lewina Lee

Assistant Professor and Psychologist at Boston University.

Topics mentioned on this page:
Mental Wellbeing, Depression