March was a month of happiness studies. And for all those who read about the value of a smile and who need a laugh, Chelsea Handler might be just what the doctor ordered.
I already reported on Dr. Karina Davis whose work appeared in the European Heart Journal as to why happiness is good for your heart. Chocolate and happiness are good for your heart
Here is what some other studies are reporting with regard to optimism, your words, and your money.
Optimism: An immune system and optimism study at the University of Kentucky, headed by Psychology Prof. Suzanne Segerstrom, involved 124 first-year law students tracked over four years. The findings, in the March Psychological Science, noted that in each individual, optimism was reflected by strong cell-mediated immunity.
Just as our bodies send cells to fight infection when we have a cut or wound, optimism helps us stay healthy.”
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