The Correlation Between Health and Happiness
A provocative article over at the Self Improvement Blog tackles the idea that our emotional state can effect our physical health and our overall well-being.
The article highlights a study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that looked at the correlation between a number of physiological measures (blood pressure, cortisol levels) of health and happiness ratings.
…the happiest participants had the best results across the board for the health markers. I.e. happier people had lower heart rates, and an average of 32% lower levels of cortisol which can have a direct effect on other elements such as blood sugar.
The article also highlights another study by researchers at Carnegie Mellow University that showed that happier people were less likely to get sick.
Wrapping it up are 7 tips on how to increase happiness in our lives. Some of these tips include basic things like exercise, sleep, and utilizing your strengths.
Click here to check it out.
Here are some other resources on help for increasing one’s happiness and ultimately one’s health.
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