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Really? Optimism Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease

The New York Times | Apr 23, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"Laughter may not exactly be the best medicine. But a cheerful outlook on life may be good for your heart..."

Cardio Notes: Positive Outlook Is Heart-Healthy

MedPage Today | Apr 23, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"An optimistic outlook on life not only protects against cardiovascular disease, but also slows the progression of disease, according to Harvard University researchers..."

Winners never quit, and quitters never win

The Post and Courier Online | Apr 22, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
“'You’ve gotta have heart'  --Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, 'Damn Yankees' // And you’ve gotta have a positive attitude to enhance your heart’s health. That’s the crux of a Harvard School of Public Health review..."

Heart and soul

ModernHealthcare.com | Apr 21, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"One study last week certainly caught the attention of the mainstream press, most likely because of its universal appeal..."

The Worst Habits for Your Heart

Yahoo! Health | Apr 20, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"Lifestyle factors you can easily change account for more than 90 percent of heart attack risk,a landmark study of about 30,000 people in 52 countries suggests..."

Yes, you really can blow a gasket!

WND Diversion Blog | Apr 20, 2012 | The Heart's Content: The Association Between Positive Psychological Well-Being and Cardiovascular Health
"It has long been known that a high-stress life or strung-out personality can lead or contribute to a number of repercussions in life, from high blood pressure to failed relationships and worse..."

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