Why Optimists May Be Healthier
People who are optimistic by nature may be healthier than their more pessimistic friends. That sunny personality so characteristic of optimists actually encourages friends and family to be extra kind and caring to them, offering assistance and support in a way most of us don’t do for pessimists. Call it social capital. Optimists are not only rich in social capital, but also tend to get even richer as the years go by. More on this study by the University of Utah…