Studies have shown that people with a sunny outlook on life are less likely to develop heart disease than those who are less happy or outright glum. 1,739 men and women over 10 years participated in the health-monitoring project in Nova Scotia. Trained personnel gave a detailed report of the participants' health and risk before the start of the project. The observers rated symptoms of depression, hostility and anxiety as well as "positive" counterparts -- joy, happiness, enthusiasm and contentment -- on a five-point scale.
They found out that people with the "increased positive affect" lessened the risk of heart disease by 22 percent for each point on the scale, and may have 'longer' periods of relaxation and quicker stress recovery.
They caution, though, that clinical trials are needed to explore the heart-happiness link before doctors can issue any recommendations on how to prevent cardiac disease by enhancing positive emotions. However, I feel that overall, a healthy mindset can overcome the worst illnesses. Therefore, I urge you, Be Happy, and wear a smile on your face!
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P.P.S. Here's a link to the news article online:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100219/tts-health-disease-heart-psychology-c1b2fc3.html
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I agree with you totally. When we are happy, we can do things more effeciently and when we are down, we have the feeling that something is bothering us and we will nont focused and thus do not perform just as well as when we are happy. So, the bottom line is, like you said, we must always be happy!
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