Study Shows People Who Are Optimistic Live Longest

Washington (dbTechno) – According to a new study, people who are optimistic are more likely to live longer and have healthier lives than those who are not.

The study was carried out by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and focused on participants of the Women’s Health Initiative study.

The study consisted of over 100,000 women who were ages 50 and over, and was carried out from 1994 onward.

They tried to compare the lifestyles of those who were optimistic, and those who were seen as being pessimistic.

Women who were described as being optimistic were said to be 14% less likely to die from any cause compared to pessimists.

They were also 30% less likely to die from heart disease after an 8-year follow-up.

An optimistic person is someone who always thinks that good things are going to happen.

These people were less likely to lead unhealthy lifestyles, with reduced risks of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and bad habits such as cigarettes.

The study has been presented at the American Psychosomatic Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

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