Our emotional world has a remarkable power to determine not only our mental health, but also how our physical well-being. 我们的情感世界有一种强大的力量,不仅决定我们的精神健康,还决定我们的身体健康。 Here are five positive emotions that have been shown to improve physical health and prevent disease. 以下这5种积极的情绪都表明能改善身体健康,预防疾病。 Optimism may protect the heart. 乐观能保护心脏。 A growing body of research has suggested that cultivating this quality can have a protective effect on the heart. According to a 2017 review of literature, a number of studies have shown that people with optimistic personalities are at a reduced risk of cardiovascular events. Optimism's benefits for physical health also extend beyond heart health. Here are a few other ways that a sunny disposition may improve health outcomes, including improved immune system function and increased longevity. 越来越多的身体方面的研究表明,培养乐观的心态对心脏有保护作用。回顾2017年的文献,很多研究都表明具有乐观性格的人患心血管疾病的风险降低了。乐观对身体健康的好处也不仅限于心脏健康,开朗的性情能改善几种健康状况,包括提高免疫机能,延长寿命。 Experiencing awe reduces inflammatory markers associated with autoimmune disease. |