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Being Optimistic May Reduce Risk of Stroke

WebMD | Jul 21, 2011 | Dispositional Optimism Protects Older Adults from Stroke: The Health and Retirement Study
"Findings from a new study suggest that being optimistic may reduce your risk of stroke..."

Optimism may lower stroke risk

Health Magazine Online | Jul 6, 2011 | Heart Health When Life is Satisfying: Evidence from the Whitehall II Cohort Study
"Being satisfied with your life can be good for your heart..."

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Life Satisfaction Reduces Heart Disease Risk

EMaxHealth.com | Jul 6, 2011 | Heart Health When Life is Satisfying: Evidence from the Whitehall II Cohort Study
"Chronic stress and anxiety have long been associated with an increased incidence of cardiac risk factors such as high blood pressure, chest pains and irregular heartbeats..."

To lower your heart disease risk, get happy

NBCNews.com | Jul 5, 2011 | Heart Health When Life is Satisfying: Evidence from the Whitehall II Cohort Study
"Feeling satisfied with your life may be good for your heart, a new study says..."

Positive attitude may support heart health

PrivateMDLabs.com | Jul 5, 2011 | Heart Health When Life is Satisfying: Evidence from the Whitehall II Cohort Study
"Individuals who feel satisfied with their daily lives may be less likely to receive unhealthy cholesterol test results..."

Satisfaction is Good for the Heart

LiveScience.com | Jul 5, 2011 | Heart Health When Life is Satisfying: Evidence from the Whitehall II Cohort Study
"Feeling satisfied with your life may be good for your heart, a new study says..."

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