BOOST YOUR HAPPINESS—& YOUR LIFESPAN For years, research offered mixed conclusions to whether optimists or pessimists live longer.  But in recent studies, a clearer picture is emerging: people with a positive outlook tend to have a lower risk of early death from various conditions, including heart disease and cancer. In short, If you’re happy and you know it, don’t just clap your hands—there’s a good chance you’ll live longer, too. The most recent study I’ve come across was a May 2, 2025,  MayoClinic.org article titled Do optimists live longer and better? Here are some key takeaways: Increasing evidence suggests that...