Stop worrying and start living a happy life because a 30-year-long study has found that miserable people 14% more likely to die sooner.
Scientists from the University of North Carolina made this discovery after studying 30,000 adults for 30 years. The researchers discovered people who described themselves as ‘very happy’ were more likely to outlive those who said they were ‘not too happy’ regardless of income, health or marital status.
According to the researchers, people who described themselves as ‘not too happy’ were 6% more likely to die sooner when compared to those who are happy.
The researchers noted that the reason why happy people live longer is because happy people are better able to handle stress and have a strong network of friends.
The study was published in the journal Social Science & Medicine.
Why worry, be happy.
Phil