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    Optimism may hold secret to longer life, study suggests

    Research claims people who ‘look on the bright side’ stand better chance of reaching 85
    by Nicola Davis Aug 26, 2019 3 minutes
    Young female enjoying the beautiful outdoors Photograph: kieferpix/Getty Images

    Seeing the glass as half full may mean a longer life, according to research suggesting that optimists not only live longer in general, but have a better chance of reaching 85 or older.

    It is not the first time optimism has been linked to health benefits. People of an upbeat disposition have to have a lower risk of heart conditions and premature death. Researchers now say it could also play a role in living a long life.

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