Satisfaction with the components of everyday life appears protective against heart disease

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 02:30 in Health & Medicine

While depression and anxiety have long been recognised as risk factors for heart disease, there is less certainty over the beneficial effects of a 'positive' psychological state, Now, following a study of almost 8000 British civil servants, researchers say that a satisfying life is indeed good for the heart.

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