Research suggests conscientious people may live longer
Written by Kimberly Drake on February 24, 2021 — Fact checked by Hannah Flynn, MS
Several studies have found an association between personality, immune system biomarkers, and long-term health outcomes.
The immune system-related biomarker
C-reactive protein (CRP) are an integral part of the immune response, playing both pro- and anti-inflammatory roles.
Conscientiousness — a tendency to be responsible, organized, and capable of self-control — is one personality trait linked to a lower risk of mortality
In a new study, researchers found that those with higher conscientiousness as a personality trait also had lower IL-6 levels and a reduced risk of death.