Are you going to be healthy in 2009? How you answer that question may actually influence how well you feel – and how long you live.
If you’re a “glass-is-half-full” kind of person, enjoying an optimistic outlook on life, you’re much more likely to have better physical and mental functioning than people who believe the glass is half empty, research suggests.
Regular exercise, a well-balanced diet and access to sound medical care are critical components of good health. But scientists also point to evidence of a mind-body connection, and say that, at the very least, being pessimistic doesn’t boost health.