Optimism protects against stroke

Smile more often, because it is not only a people to you, but also allows you to live longer. Scientists have shown that optimists less strokes.

Science until today can not decide so, who is still living longer - Optimists   or pessimists . Regularly published studies that prove a different point of view. Recently, their data shared by scientists from the University of Michigan. Watching five years, the health of 70 thousand people (all observed over 50 years old), they found that   optimists   70% less incidence of stroke. To the optimists have carried those who had a clear positive direction in life.

Were taken into account other risk factors such as blood pressure and alcohol abuse, but still - a positive attitude to everything going on is clearly going to benefit the people. Scientists believe that this is due to the influence of special   optimism   on the immune system. The iridescent person assesses their prospects in life, the stronger its immunity to various diseases.

"Having a good conscious purpose in life not only improves the quality of life, but also enhances physical health, promoting longevity, - says the author of the study, a clinical psychologist Eric Kim. - Our findings are very important because humanity is aging and in need of prevention of age-related diseases. And we can see that a certain correction of behavior can be a powerful prevention. "

Previous studies have shown that a positive attitude to life reduces the stress hormone cortisol, which is also a positive effect on human health. (READ MORE)

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