Journal of the American Geriatrics Society on June 8, 2022.So why to joyful women outlive their more pessimistic counterparts?Optimistic women take things in stride and don’t let stressful events ruffle their feathers.
A 2013 study by Concordia University found that optimists regulate stress better. During especially stressful situations, optimists had more stable cortisol levels than pessimists.
The researchers believe that having a positive attitude helped the participants buffer the detrimental effects of stress. ADVERTISEMENT As we stated above, women with optimistic attitudes tend to have superior coping skills.
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