A Positive Outlook May Be Good for Your Health

“‘Look on the sunny side of life.”

“’Turn your face toward the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you.”

“’Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.”

“’See the glass as half-full, not half-empty.”

“Researchers are finding that thoughts like these, the hallmarks of people sometimes called “cockeyed optimists,” can do far more than raise one’s spirits. They may actually improve health and extend life.

“There is no longer any doubt that what happens in the brain influences what happens in the body. When facing a health crisis, actively cultivating positive emotions can boost the immune system and counter depression. Studies have shown an indisputable link between having a positive outlook and health benefits like lower blood pressure, less heart disease, better weight control and healthier blood sugar levels.”

Click here to read the full article on The New York Times.

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