Half Full or Half Empty- Your Life May Depend on Your Answer

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Misty L. Trepke

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I would like to thank Dr. Jay Adlersberg for this great positive

outlook on the best medicine for your heart!

 

A Positive Attitude May Be The Best Medicine For Your Heart

By Dr. Jay Adlersberg

 

Imagine a test with a half a glass of water. Do you see it as half

empty, as a pessimist might? Or half full, as you might if you're an

optimist? Your answer may tell whether you'll life a long life or

suffer an early death.

 

Dr. Jonathan Whiteson follows heart attack and heart surgery

patients who are in cardiac rehab. Dr. Jonathan Whiteson, NYU

Medical Center: " Those with better mood and optimism have shorter

length of stay, fewer complications, make greater functional

improvements. "

 

Today's study says that mood may do even more than improve heart

attack recovery. It may prevent death. The study found more overall

deaths and more heart related deaths in people who described

themselves as pessimists than in those who were optimists. Listen to

heart attack and bypass patient Mark Neiman.

 

Mark Neiman, Heart Patient: " I''ve seen the glass as half empty only

to realize that a change of mindset made me feeling healthier and

better. " An up mood can be created by the support of the patients

and staff of the rehab program. But how might a positive attitude

lead to better survival? Optimism may start in the mind, but it has

a profound impact on what a person does to keep the body healthy.

Dr.Whiteson: " An increased likelihood to adhere to lifestyle

modifications, improved medication taking...better weight control. "

 

In other words, taking better care of one's self. Mark Neiman's new-

found optimism is helping him do just that. Neiman: " I have another

shot at life. I intend to see see grandchildren and dance at their

weddings. That'll be in 25 years, so I'll sign up for that right

now. "