Mounting evidence indicates that there are specific associations between higher levels of
optimism and healthier behaviors, reduced risk of chronic diseases, and lower mortality. Yet …

Accumulating evidence shows a protective effect of positive psychological well-being
(PPWB) on health outcomes. However, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly …

BackgroundThe benefits of cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) and positive psychology
therapy (PPT) in patients with cardiovascular disease are still not well defined. We assessed …

Background Thalassemia have a negative impact on the patients' psychological health and
sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the effects of a positive thinking training …

Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are estimated to account for more than 32% of all
deaths. Consequently, CVD has become a global health problem, and timely diagnosis is …

The term planetary health, popularized in the 1980s and 1990s, was born out of necessity;
although the term was used by many diverse groups, it was consistently used to underscore …

Abstract In 1980, Jonas Salk (1914–1995) encouraged professionals in anthropology and
related disciplines to consider the interconnections between “planetary health,” sociocultural …

Objective: Optimism is an important factor impacting health and human functioning.
Originally conceptualized as a trait, increasing evidence indicates that optimism can change …

Objective Positive psychology interventions, which involve systematic completion of
activities designed to promote well-being, are being increasingly studied in medically ill …

Objective: To test whether 2 conceptually overlapping constructs, dispositional optimism
(generalized positive expectations) and optimistic bias (inaccurately low risk perceptions) …