Want to live longer? An optimistic outlook might be the key
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Optimistic individuals live up to 15% longer on average than their less optimistic peers, perhaps due to additional resilience, researchers say.
High optimism levels tied to ‘exceptional longevity’
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 10, 2022
Optimism appears to promote good health and long lifespans across diverse racial and ethnic groups, according to a large study using data from the Women’s Health Initiative.