Staying positive can prolong your life

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Optimism not only improves quality of life, but also prolongs life. Older people are up to 35% less likely to die within 5 years if they all feel happy, excited and content on a normal day. That's true in all cases, including if the person has chronic illnesses, depression, and economic circumstances.

1. Strong scientific evidence that optimism prolongs life

Lifetime optimism can increase the odds of living to old age, this is the result of new research on the link between optimism and longevity. This finding stems from the optimism and life expectancy views of the nearly 70,000 women and 1,400 men in the study. Women aged 58 to 86 years (mean age: 70) were assessed for the first time at study baseline for health habits, overall health, and optimism and followed up over 10 years. Men aged 41 to 90 years (mean age: 62) were assessed similarly to women, physically examined in 1986 and followed for 30 years. At the end of the follow-up period, the researchers found that the outcomes for women and men were roughly the same: The more optimistic individuals were, the longer their chances of living — and the better their chances of reaching a "special" age. big. To get to this result, the authors had to build up optimism indicators from previous studies about the level of optimism with the risk of chronic disease and early death. According to study leader Lewina Lee, of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Boston Veterans Health System, optimists have more likely to achieve "extraordinary longevity," meaning living to age 85 or older. Compared with less optimists, the most optimistic men and women in the study were more likely to achieve it. the 80-year-old milestone was 50% to 70% older and they were also 11% to 15% more likely to live longer.
The findings held up even after the subjects experienced the events. Life expectancy or differences in educational background such as marital status, friendships, chronic illnesses, and depression Optimism love life is also a good predictor of longevity regardless of a person's habits including tobacco and alcohol use, exercise, good nutrition or regular medical care.

The team suggests that the findings could point towards new interventions that could promote optimism and thus prolong life, such as meditation and some psychotherapy programs.
Also, optimists experience less stress, because they don't tend to focus on the negatives and feel more empowered to overcome barriers. They are less likely to give up and they recover more quickly from life problems and setbacks including stress which is a killer and wreaks havoc on our bodies.
Optimists are also less likely to experience depression, feelings of hopelessness and negativity, which are often linked to poor health and higher rates of illness. Because optimists tend to take better care of themselves and have an easier time making and keeping friendships.
Besides, the authors must also acknowledge that access to finance, good food and education and of course, genetics can also have a big impact on longevity.

2. How to have fun every day?

In life, a person with a positive mindset will always have a better mentality to accept things, no matter what events they encounter, they will not fall into a state of anxiety, depression, or even lead to depression. action should not be done. In terms of medicine, the spirit plays a very important role in the development of the immune system. People with positive thoughts will have better resistance. Positive thinking helps the body create a good immune system, makes the body stronger and if there is a wound, it will heal faster.
There are many ways to help stay positive such as:
Build and develop strong relationships with those around you who will support and enrich your life; Set aside some time for activities, hobbies, and projects that you enjoy; Join a club or group of people who share the same interests as you; Be active and eat well - these keep your body healthy; Learn to deal with stress; Go to bed at the same time every day and have habits that help you sleep better. Sleep restores you both physically and mentally.

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Reference source: Webmd.com