Posted by SLS on August 13, 2009, at 5:55:13
In reply to Re: What's the diff btw ppl who love vs hate Dr. Bob? » Deneb, posted by SLS on August 9, 2009, at 5:52:47
> > I love living life and I get really happy and excited about things easily. I have a positive view of the world and of people in general.
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> Never lose it.
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> Cynicism will shorten your life.
Just in case you thought I was kidding:
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20090810/pessimism-cynicism-can-hurt-your-hearthttp://www.examiner.com/x-9303-Miami-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Optimistic-women-live-longer
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-08/12/content_11865615.htm
This is not news, though. I first read about the link between cynicism and heart disease in 1984 in a Scientific American article.
- Scott
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