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AlecTheDalek t1_iu0iccg wrote

Reply to comment by BUExperts in I’m Dr. Lewina Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Clinical Research Psychologist. Ask me anything about the role of psychosocial stressors on health, the lifelong legacy of childhood adversity, how optimism boosts longevity, & healthy aging. by BUExperts

Is it possible that optimistic people are optimistic because they are in generally better health?

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Llaine t1_iu0vwsp wrote

Yes. Everything said there reads like "study finds wealthy people have more stuff"

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lukeman3000 t1_iu35av9 wrote

This is exactly what a pessimist would say and that's why you won't live past 65.

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lukeman3000 t1_iu355h4 wrote

>even when faced with stressful situations like a major medical diagnosis.

is that not somewhat at odds with this statement?

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