Our current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental
states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous …

Facets of positive psychological well-being, such as optimism, have been identified as
positive health assets because they are prospectively associated with the 7 metrics of …

Positive affect (PA) is associated with better health across a wide range of physical health
outcomes. This review reflects on why the study of PA is an essential component of our …

Recently, we see a sharp increase in the number of multi-component positive psychology
interventions (MPPIs). The aim of the current study is to examine the efficacy of MPPIs …

Importance Optimism and pessimism can be easily measured and are potentially modifiable
mindsets that may be associated with cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality. Objective …

Most research on exceptional longevity has investigated biomedical factors associated with
survival, but recent work suggests nonbiological factors are also important. Thus, we tested …

Optimistic people have reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular-related
mortality compared with their less optimistic peers. One explanation for this is that optimistic …

Accumulating evidence for the unique social, behavioral, and physical health benefits of
positive emotion and related well-being constructs has led to the development and testing of …

Background International clinical practice guidelines routinely recommend that cardiac
patients participate in rehabilitation programmes for comprehensive secondary prevention …

Introduction Optimism—the expectation that good things will happen—has emerged as a
promising health asset, as it appears to be related to healthier behaviors and reduced …