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Happy People Have Less Hypertension

Australian Doctor | Apr 28, 2014 | TAKING THE TENSION OUT OF HYPERTENSION: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AND HYPERTENSION
Laughter may well be the best medicine for high blood pressure, with a new study showing happiness is linked to a 10% reduced risk of hypertension.

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.  

Be Nice To Your Neighbors, It Could Save Your Life

Fast Company | Sep 27, 2013 | LIFE SATISFACTION AND FREQUENCY OF DOCTOR VISITS

Liking Your Neighbors Could Help Prevent You From Having a Stroke

Atlantic Cities | Sep 19, 2013 | LIFE SATISFACTION AND FREQUENCY OF DOCTOR VISITS
When it comes to preventing a stroke, living in a neighborhood where you have strong social ties and feel comfortable may be as important as not smoking.

Mid-life optimism linked to healthier cholesterol

Reuters | Mar 5, 2013 | Relation Between Optimism and Lipids in Midlife
"U.S. researchers found better levels of 'good cholesterol' and other markers of heart health in the blood of middle-aged study subjects with a sunny outlook on life..."

Happy childhood homes may lead to healthier heart as adult

CBS News | Feb 15, 2013 | A prospective study of positive early life psychosocial factors and favorable cardiovascular risk in adulthood
"Growing up in a good, stable home may lower the chances of cardiovascular health problems by adulthood..."

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