The evidence continues to grow that healthy thoughts lead to better health, longer life, lower healthcare costs and faster recovery from illness.

Medical research funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that “emotional vitality and optimism” protects against coronary heart disease. The study was notable in that it was able to rule out other effects sch as smoking, drinking, exercise, diet and blood pressure. The study also focused on men and women around the age of 55. For an abstract you can visit A Prospective Study of Positive Psychologycal Well-Being and Coronary Heart Disease on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation website.