Saturday, August 06, 2011

Happy People Live Longer

By Amy Chaves, Ph.D.
 / Source: Natural News

Happy people have an advantage over unhappy ones--they may be healthier and may live longer.

An extensive review of literature using seven types of evidence indicates that high subjective well-being (SWB), such as life satisfaction, optimism, and positive emotions, causes better health and longevity. The review, published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being (2011), examined 160 studies which showed compelling evidence that positive feelings predict health and longevity.

The findings of the review, based from seven types of evidence, are summarized below...

READ THE FULL STORY HERE...

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