A new study came out today that states if you're happy then it's proven you will live longer, according to CNN News. So now, we can change the lyrics to that fun little kids' song to: "If your happy and you know it, then health will surely show it, too, if your happy and you know it clap your hands!"
The five-year study said that older folks were close to 35% less likely to die if they usually felt content, excited, and happy. To top it off, the study said that researchers delved into people who may have illnesses and said factors such as depression, economic pressures, and chronic health problems.
Even the doctors involved in the study were quite surprised at the final outcome of the study. "We had expected that we might see a link between how happy people felt over the day and their future mortality, but we were struck by how strong the effect was," said Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of College London.
So, with that in mind, lets all wipe those grumpy faces off--smile, be happy, let go of all your worries. Just try it! I once heard someone say, do the right thing and the feelings will follow. You don't have to feel happy to start trying to act happy--just do the right thing and let the new feelings come out.
Here's another idea: stand up on the bus, at work, in your house--wherever you are and belt out: "If you're happy and you know it clap your hands, if you're happy and you know it clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it then your health will surely show it, if you're happy and you know it clap your hands." Now don't you feel better. Sorry if everyone just looked at you funny!
Have a happy day!!!
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