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A new study publishes in Stroke: Journal of the amercian Heart Association, suggests that those who take an optimistic view of life are less likely to suffer a stroke, and enjoy more health benefits, long-term, than those who always see the bad side.
The study, which took place with 6,044 adults over th age of 50, found that the higher the level of optimism, the lower the acute stroke risk became.
Presumably, those with a positive outlook have lower stress levels as a result, which has a positive health impact. Other research has also suggested that a glass-half-full attitude can lead to better heart health and a healthier immune system.
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