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Research shows optimism correlates with disease prevention, healthier aging, improved self-care, reduced heart risk, and longer lifespan.

Summary

  1. Pessimism raises stress hormones, inflammation, disease risk.
  2. Optimists live 11-15% longer, overcome obstacles better.
  3. DNA studies link optimism to slower cellular aging.
  4. Highlights optimism's impact on health, longevity.
READ: The new science of optimism and longevity

References

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