Time and again, studies have shown that there is a huge link between our mental and physical health. Negativity, stress, depression, and worry can take a toll on your physical health. The most common example is how those suffering from stomach ulcers or gastric problems have their symptoms elevated in times of stress. Likewise, there are several benefits of positive thinking where adopting a positive approach to situations in life not just have you thinking better, it impacts your health making you live longer. This is what research says about how an optimistic mind-set full of positive thinking delays the ageing process.
Yes, according to studies, it is your attitude towards life and aging that can affect your longevity. One study in 2019 found that positive way of thought increases lifespan by 11-15% and one is more likely to live up to 85 and beyond. This fact was possible when things such as aging, income, gender, depression, health and stress were kept under control. As it has always been advocated, mind over matter is apparently a thing. The more you think healthy, you will be healthy. Several studies have shown how negativity, anger, and depression impacted health and caused illness for example, stress can increase and aggravate issues like irritable bowel syndrome, and stomach ulcers. being positive even contributes to your looks too, where being positive helps you glow and look happier too.
The fear of aging can induce a sense of negativity, brooding and even depression in some. While aging is inevitable, it does not mean you have to be unhealthy. After, all age is just a number. There are people at 50 fitter than some in their thirties. You need to adopt a positive mindset towards aging which increases your chances of living longer. It is all about adjusting your opinion of aging and not thinking that you are old and senile the moment you cross 45. Positivity increases your life span.
Research says that positive thinking in respect to aging increases the will to live longer which makes a person more resilient and immune to sickness and improves health. Having a positive mind-set also reduces stress which in turn reduces the risk of chronic diseases and disorders. To overcome sickness requires even determination and will power to some extent. You need to encourage your body to heal from any physical problem and being positive is the best way to do it.
