Many people equate being happ
y and being healthy, but a recent study from the Harvard School of Public Health may show that being happy may help to make you healthy.
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Harvard researcher Dr. Julia Boehm said that often the research performed looked into negative outcomes from negative emotions, but that she was interested if the opposite was also true. Her research looks at the impact of happiness, optimism and sense of purpose has on cardiovascular health. The research shows that those with positive outlook on life tend to have less heart disease, in fact one statistic shows a 50% reduction of heart problems from the most optimistic people vs least optimistic.
The take home of this study is to remember not to take things too seriously, find the joy in your day wherever you can. It may help you to see each day roll by easier and may help protect your heart from disease. Smile, forgive and pass on something nice today.
