Live longer if you are optimistic about your health

Scientists point out that if the thinking is optimistic about their health, the chances of living 3.3 times longer than those who think pessimist, according to Reuters.

Scientists at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) have invited volunteers to participate in a 30-year experiment to assess the impact of self-assessing one's health status on their longevity. .

Researchers have also considered other causes that may affect life expectancy such as tobacco use, disease and high blood pressure.

People who are optimistic about their health will live longer than pessimists

After 30 years, the researchers met with volunteers who participated in the experiment. They find that people who are optimistic about their health are healthy and have a better chance of living longer than those who think they are in a very bad situation.

Scientist David Fah from Zurich University said: 'People who think their health is good will have more motivation to improve and maintain health. In people with positive attitudes, they have both optimism and satisfaction with life. '

The study also showed that pessimists about their health were 3.3 times more likely to die early than optimists. For women, this ratio is 1.9 times.

David Fah added: 'When treating diseases, doctors should not only learn about the presence of pathogens but also to persuade and support them.'