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problems differently so their ability to
Submitted by cope successfully with adversity differs as
Jan Fowler a result.
Jan Fowler Optimism can also have a positive effect
on a person’s immune system. One study
“Optimism is good for your health” which immunized elderly adults for
influenza found that the optimists had
The benefits of optimism are very far- greater antibody production and better
reaching. It has been proven that immune outcomes when their immune
optimistic people cope with disease better, response to the vaccination was measured
recover from surgery faster, are healthier, two weeks later (Kohut, Cooper,
and even live longer lives. Nickolaus, Russel, & Cunnick.)
Optimism is good for our health, and A sunny outlook may help people
just knowing that should be a comfort to recover after a cardiac procedure and also
us during this era when world-wise reduce the risk of developing
disease and death are running rampant hypertension—one of the major risks for
because when life is full of challenges, it is cardiovascular disease—according to
always easier to focus on what’s going research scientists in Finland.
wrong, and forget to appreciate the many And researchers at Boston University
things that are going right. and Harvard who evaluated and followed
We complain about the pandemic, the 1306 men over ten years, found that the
rising cost of living, and the leadership in most pessimistic men were more than
Washington when it’s just as easy to offer twice as likely to develop heart disease
gratitude, appreciation, and thanks for than the most optimistic men.
having family or friends who love and I always enjoy reading and hearing
support us. about how humor itself is good medicine.
Having had the privilege to meet and In “Anatomy of an Illness,” Norman
interview men and women who have Cousins describes how he overcame an
lived beyond the 100+year mark, I have irreversible crippling disease by watching
observed that some of their stand-out Allen Funt’s funniest “Candid Camera”
qualities are easy laughter and friendly clips from his bed.
smiles, a strong will to live, and amazing Cousins made the joyous discovery that
capacity for resilience. But most of all, an for every ten minutes of genuine belly Fun Facts: September Resources Revealed
optimistic outlook. laughter—which had an anesthetic effect
It has been determined that positive- upon him—he was able to experience at Last
minded people are better able to cope least two hours of pain-free sleep because month we No more yard sales – try these
with the adversities of life. Moreover, laughter releases endorphins, our body’s learned websites: Poshmark.com, Tradesy.com,
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people cope with disease better and live opportunities and an optimist is one who Julian they are used.
longer than pessimists. One long term makes opportunities of his difficulties.” calendar Contact Taskrabbit.com for help with
study conducted by the Mayo Clinic found and the chores around the house. Estate sales are
that optimistic people had a 19% chance of days were fun, check out craiglist.org. For drugs, try
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from
According to comments made by a staff “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na- February. prescriptions.
psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, “It tells us tional & international awards); winner of Gold September originally had 29 days and So many internet threads can be
Halo Award from the So.California Motion Pic-
mind and body are linked and that ture Council for Outstanding Literary Achieve- when the above happened, it was given 30 propaganda, we recommend a few fact
attitude has an impact on the final ment; winner of First Place Excellence in Jour- days. The saying 30 days hath September, checking websites to help reveal
outcome, death.” Another study found nalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Town & April, June and November, all the rest truthsayers. Try Snopes.com;
evidence that optimism can protect Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; former have 31, except February. Politifact.com; Factcheck.org,;
against the development of chronic television host & KSPA radio host of “Senior Better known as the ‘grape harvest’ leadstories.com; sciencefeedback.co;
diseases (Matthes, Raikkonen, Sutton- Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”; speaker; month. The flowers are Aster or Morning checkyourfact.com; poynter.org/
coronavirusfactsalliance;
Tyrell, & Kuller.) founder of Starburst Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) Glory which represent love and washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker
Gratitude is also associated with (3) nonprofit which supports Redlands Drug daintiness, wisdom, valor and faith. The Cut this out and reference later.
optimism. It is believed that grateful Court. www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes gemstone is Sapphire and most desired in
people are happier, receive more social feedback and comments about her columns its purest color of rich blue. The picture has
support, ae less stressed, and less and invites you to leave her a message on Sextilis holding grapes from his left hand and a lizard from the right hand, associated with
depressed. Recent research indicates that her website or email the god of wine. He has a scarf over one shoulder and a vessel to receive the new wine. A
puzzling basket of skewers. Etching above {{PD-US}} - U.S. work public domain in the U.S.
optimists and pessimists approach janfowlerusa@yahoo.com.
for unspecified reason by prsumably because it was published in teh U.S. before 1925.
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