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Positive Thinking Can Transform Your Health
Our emotional(情感)world has a remarkable power to determine not only our mental health，but also our physical well-being．And a growing body of research in psychology， medicine and public health is displaying the health benefit of positive emotions and their effect on physical health． 36 ．
1．Optimism may protect the heart．
According to a 2012 review of literature，a number of studies have shown that people with optimistic personalities are at a reduced risk of the heart attack． 37 ，such as improved immune system function and increased life span．
2．Compassion and care for others can improve nerve function．
Compassion，a loving concern for the well-being of others，can make us feel positive and may improve our physical health．
Positive psychologist Barbara has conducted research on the effects of loving kindness meditation(沉思)，a traditional religious practice that involves meditating on love and extending compassion to oneself and others． 38 ，which extends from the brain to the heart，helping to regulate emotions as well as bodily systems
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Like optimism, an“attitude of gratitude”，appreciation and feeling of thankfulness for the blessings one has in life，carries significant mental and physical health benefits．Gratefulness，like optimism，has been linked with improved immune health，and has also been shown to improve sleep quality．
4．Self-compassion improves health-related behaviors．
40 ．A 2013 study found that self-compassionate people sought medical attention sooner than people who were lacking in self-compassion．Self-compassionate people also tended to be less depressed．
A．Optimism’s benefits for physical health also extend beyond heart health
B．There are many kinds of methods to make us feel positive
C．Here are four positive emotions to improve physical health and prevent disease
D．Researchers find the practice can have a positive impact on the nerve
E．People who cultivate kindness towards themselves are also kinder to their bodies
F．Gratitude may also benefit heart health and immune system function
G．Those who are kind to others are easier to feel relaxed
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