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.