KWARX Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 PREVENT DISEASE . COM MARCH 25, 2016 by DR. MARIANNA POCHELLI .http://preventdisease.com/news/16/032516_5-Ways-Happiness-Affects-Cellular-Structure.shtml. There is an irrefutable argument in favor of happiness: Happiness and good health go hand-in-hand and scientific studies have been finding that happiness can make our hearts healthier, our immune systems stronger, and our lives longer through enhancements of our cellular structure... . .."And yet there is mounting evidence that happiness might be at least as powerful a predictor, if not a more powerful predictor than some of the other lifestyle factors that we talk about in terms of cigarette smoking, diet, physical activity and those kind of things.".. . ..1) Protects Our Heart . . . The initially happiest participants had a lower heart rate on follow-up (about six beats slower per minute), and the happiest participants during the follow-up had better blood pressure... . ..2) Enhances Our Immune System . . ... . . After five days in quarantine, the participants with the most positive emotions were less likely to have developed a cold... . ..3) Combats Cortisol and Stress.. . . happiness releases a protein called BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) which has a protective and also reparative element to memory neurons . . ... . ..4) More Prone To Optimistic Thought Patterns.. . ..5) Lengthens Our Lives.. . .. I think this article is quite accurate and informative. If you know someone who is not aware of such factors, this is a great introductory article with a wealth of substantive facts..And, there's a fair list of sources at the end..Each of the above numbered items has at least 2 paragraphs of elaboration and explanation that are easy to read and understand..I no longer think there's any doubt. As The Book says: A merry heart does good, like a medicine; but a broken spirit dries the bones. Prov 17:22..We can learn from such facts and improve the quality of our lives. Or, we can go our clunky ways and suffer accordingly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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