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Study suggests humans are optimists for most of life

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From the Michigan State University press release: Is middle age really the “golden age” when people are the most optimistic in life? Researchers from Michigan State University led the largest study of its kind to… 

Study suggests having an optimistic partner has health benefits

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From the Michigan State University press release: Michigan State University research found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and… 

Study links optimism to lower stroke severity, inflammation

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From the American Heart Association press release: Stroke survivors with high levels of optimism had lower inflammation levels, reduced stroke severity and less physical disability after three months, compared to those who are less optimistic,… 

Study links optimism with improved longevity

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From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), National Center for PTSD at VA… 

Study suggests optimistic people sleep better, longer

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From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau press release: People who are the most optimistic tend to be better sleepers, a study of young and middle-aged adults found. More than 3,500 people ages…