Optimism is good for heart health, at least among men.


	Optimism is good for heart health, at least among men.

Silkweaver

7-20-2008 1:50 PM

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health, positive thinking, behavior, psychology

Silkweaver says:

Its known for long that ignorance is bliss, now we know it also improves one's health.

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7-23-2008 10:41 AM

chantelg4

I believe strongly that how we think dictates how we feel and if you're feeling good, it's healthy! Thanks for sharing this clip!

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