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An elderly couple walking on Jaffa street in central Jerusalem on February 20, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say staying optimistic and maintaining a positive outlook can directly extend the length of your life, in a new long-term study.
The study, conducted by Prof. Jeremy Jacobs and Dr. Yoram Maaravi, followed some 1,200 elderly Jerusalemites who were born in 1920 or 1921. The researchers analyzed their health, ability to function, economic wellbeing, social skills, anxiety level, integrity, and optimism over some 30 years.
Optimism was measured through questions about participants’ positive experiences and expectations for the future, the study said.