Pessimism contributes to negative health effects. A negative outlook is associated with a number of other heightened health risks, such as heart disease and overall mortality. Pessimists tend to have greater stress and fewer coping skills. One study showed that in older people, pessimism was correlated with higher stress levels, more focus on ... More @Wikipedia
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