Do you know any critics of positive thinking? Have you heard the argument that positive thinking is just a way of hiding from reality? The question of whether or not positive thinking has any measurable benefits has interested science for a number of years. For the most part, studies are focused on identifying possible physical benefits. As researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health, they have come to some interesting conclusions. Their results show that positive thinking benefits include: * Decreased negative stress * Greater resistance to catching the common cold * A sense of well-being and improved health * Reduced risk of coronary artery disease * Easier breathing if you have certain lung diseases…
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