Risk of Heart Disease Can Be Reduced By Happy Mood

Researchers from the Columbia University Medical Center have recently released new findings that show being in a happy mood can actually reduce a person’s risk of developing heart disease. This makes sense, as those who are in a positive and happy mood throughout the day tend not to be as stressed as others who are not in happy moods. Being in a bad mood, being stressed, and worrying about life can all add extra stress on the heart. This causes the heart to become weaker, and a weak heart is more susceptible to developing heart disease than a strong, healthy heart.

This study, recently published in the European Heart Journal, followed over 1,700 men and women who were voluntarily taking part in a Canadian health survey. The researchers involved in the study followed the people and compared the factors in their lives with the rate of heart disease. The study concluded that those who lived a happier life were much less likely to develop heart disease, while those who had more negative emotions were at an increased risk for this devastating disease. This study shows that the saying “don’t worry, be happy” really can have a positive impact on a person’s overall health and life in general.