Optimism Works ~ It May be the Best Prescription

Optimism works. It positively affects our health and mental well being.

Check out the health benefits of optimism (positive thinking is a part of optimism)

Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:

• • Increased life span
  • Lower rates of depression
  • Lower levels of distress and pain
  • Greater resistance to illnesses
  • Better psychological and physical well-being
  • Better cardiovascular health and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke
  • Reduced risk of death from cancer
  • Reduced risk of death from respiratory conditions
  • Reduced risk of death from infections
  • Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress