"Think good – live well." We didn't get the quote wrong – that, in short, is the bottom line from a series of studies in recent years involving thousands of people. We used ChatGPT to summarize these conclusions.
Studies conducted over decades have consistently demonstrated the incredible impact of a positive outlook on aging. A 660-year-old study published in 2002 found that those who held positive beliefs about aging lived seven and a half years longer than those with negative attitudes toward aging.
Since then, the correlation between positive thinking towards aging and various health benefits has become increasingly clear; Positive thinking has been linked to lower blood pressure, a longer, healthier life expectancy, and reduced risk of developing dementia. What's more, people who maintain a positive perception of aging are more likely to take preventive health measures, such as regular exercise, which can further contribute to longevity.
The transition from a negative to positive perception of jadiness, according to the researchers, is possible, in part by concentrating on a week of collecting and analyzing information about older people to whom the person is exposed – whether in reality or in the media, in order to understand the positive and negative sides of feeding. Another way is to look for inspiring adults to help a person develop a positive perception of aging.
Optimism, according to researchers, plays a significant role in determining longevity. Studies show that optimistic people are more likely to live past age 90. However, authentic optimism doesn't involve ignoring genuine concerns or relying on clichéd compliments like "you didn't age one day." Instead, an optimistic perspective involves acknowledging reality and adopting an optimistic lens to see life's challenges and changes. The researchers emphasize that aging brings some positive outcomes: emotional well-being increases, and cognitive skills such as conflict resolution improve.
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