- A study of elderly Americans (n=71,173) shows that optimism is strongly associated with exceptional longevity, defined as living past 85. Researchers aren’t exactly sure how optimism leads to a longer life, but they suspect it could help with emotional regulation and resilience. https://www.inverse.com/article/58794-exceptional-longevity-optimistic-people-health 19 comments science
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