Monday, April 5, 2010

Optimism Tunes Up Your Immune System

Suzanne Segerstrom, psychologist with University of Kentucky, in her latest research, has found evidence linking optimism with immunological strength. It appears there's a close relationship between personal optimism and cell-mediated immunity (CMI), which helps significantly to fight viral infections. For those frequently afflicted by emotional downswings, the findings have a lot to offer. It appears there's a lot to gain from keeping cheerful rather than wallowing in the doldrums of depression and self pity. Your immune system responds positively when you entertain a spirited outlook instead of sulking and blaming it all on destiny.

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