THE STUDY FOLLOWED 233 OLDER MEN WHO HAD COMPLETED AN OPTIMIS QUESTIONNAIRE. AFTER 14 YEARS, RESEARCHERS FOUND THE MEN WITH HIGH LEVELS OPTIMISM ACTUALLY ENCOUNTERED FEWER STRESSFUL INCIDENTS, AND ...

“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” This is the first line of Leo Tolstoy’s novel Anna Karenina, and it may hold a kernel of truth that goes beyond family ...

Following a recent study of nearly 160,000 women across different races and backgrounds, a group of scientists are saying that optimism is associated with a longer lifespan — even giving less ...

There are potential health benefits to staying positive. A recent study claims being optimistic may help someone’s emotional well-being. Fox News reports how the Boston University School of Medicine ...

A new study concluded that people with excessive optimism are more likely to struggle with decision-making and could have lower cognitive function. "Those highest on cognitive ability experience a 22% ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Optimistic people have a lot going for them. They tend to be happier and more able to weather stressful situations with a smile on their face than their pessimistic counterparts. A ...

With all the negativity in the news, it can be tough to stay optimistic. From layoffs and inflation to political polarization and global issues, there are plenty of reasons for concern. But optimism ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Does positivity lead to a longer life? A growing body of evidence is showing it might. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health combed data from a group of ...

Optimistic older women are more likely to maintain some of their physical abilities as they grow older, researchers have found. A team of scientists from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ...

Women with a more positive outlook on life may live longer than female counterparts who hold a more pessimistic view of the world, according to a new study published in the American Journal of ...

The study was conducted by the University of Phoenix Career Institute®, part of the University’s College of Doctoral Studies, which examines workforce dynamics to inform solutions that help break down ...