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Why happiness is healthy

CNN | Mar 20, 2014 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
A 2012 review of more than 200 studies found a connection between positive psychological attributes, such as happiness, optimism and life satisfaction, and a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease. Kubzansky and other Harvard School of Public Health researchers published these findings in the journal Psychological Bulletin.  

Take Action for Heart Health

U.S. News & World Report | Jun 8, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"Our 21st century lifestyle is bumping up our risk of heart disease..."

Happiness may help protect your heart, studies say

The Plain Dealer | Jun 4, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"Go ahead, smile. Have a good laugh. Do something fun. Happiness may help you protect your heart..."

What We Know Now About How to Be Happy

TheAtlantic.com | May 17, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"Every day there are new studies linking our mental health to our physical health..."

Happiness is Hot

Pioneering Ideas Blog | Apr 30, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"Happiness is gaining currency today, particularly in relationship to health and medicine..."

A Positive Outlook Helps the Heart

TheAtlantic.com | Apr 27, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"The damage that anger, depression, anxiety and other negative emotional states can do to heart health is well known. But what about happiness and other positive feelings?.."

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