HLTH 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: List Of Knot Terminology, Coronary Artery Disease, Epigenetics
21 Nov 2016
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Positive emotions are more contagious than negative emotions. People who are surrounded by happy people are more likely to become happy in the future. The effect applies not only to those in close contact with the person, but alos extends to 3- degrees of separation. Happiness, optimism, life satisfaction, and other positive psychological attributes are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. 10 second hug/day leads to biochemical and physiological reactions that improve health. Outcomes from a hug: thinking positive, happy, optimistic, decreased cortisol, produces serotonin. Laughter has demonstrated significant physiological, psychological, social, spiritual, and quality of life benefits enhances creativity and memory. Happiness is associated with autonomy, close relationships, competence, and high self esteem. For sustained happiness change the activities you"(cid:396)e i(cid:374)(cid:448)ol(cid:448)ed i(cid:374) (cid:894)(cid:374)e(cid:449) goals(cid:895) Positive emotions predicted increases in both resilience and life satisfaction. Happy people tend to live longer and experience better health; also tend to earn more money.
