http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/02/13/optimism-lifespan.aspxAs usual, things are looking up for optimists -- a new report associates positive mental outlook with longer life span. Pessimists beware, however -- research suggests that individuals who profess pessimistic explanations for life events have poorer physicalenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/02/13/optimism-lifespan.aspx#40694Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:34:45 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:40694Mariam Meynert<p>It easier said than done. &nbsp;I have a relative who is constantly worrying, nervous, depressed. &nbsp;This is probably something chemical. &nbsp;Yet, I would like something spiritual, psychological and emotional to alleviate these negative state of mind than drugs. &nbsp;Articles such as these help to understand that the state of mind is an important quotient in maintaining good health, but how can one turn these state of mind around. &nbsp;If simple answers like EFT was true, we would have a healthier society. &nbsp;Meditation etc have short term effect. &nbsp;I would really like to help my relative to live a happier life.</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40694" width="1" height="1">