Benefits of positive thinking

A recent study followed 70,000 women from 2004 to 2012 and found that those who were optimistic had a significantly lower risk of dying from several major causes of death, including:

• heart disease
• stroke
• cancer, including breast , ovarian , lung , and colorectal cancers
• infection
• respiratory diseases

Other proven benefits of thinking positively include:

• better quality of life
• higher energy levels
• better psychological and physical health
• faster recovery from injury or illness
• fewer colds
• lower rates of depression
• better stress management and coping skills
• longer life span