Cohort Studies: Being Optimistic Linked to Increased Longevity

Optimism is associated with exceptional longevity in 2 epidemiologic cohorts of men and women – Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: New evidence that optimists live longer – Boston University School of Medicine (free) AND Glass-half-full attitude may help you live past 85, new study finds  – STAT (free) AND Staying optimistic might boost longevity, study shows – UPI (free) AND Reason to be cheerful? ‘Optimists live longer’ study reports – NHS Choices (free)