Pessimistic People Live Longer?

jefboyardee · February 28th, 2013, 02:05 PM

Victory for Victor Meldrew, as pessimistic people 'live longer’

It may be an unfamiliar concept to them, but the Victor Meldrews of the world finally have something to rejoice about.
27 Feb 2013

Older people blighted by pessimism and fear for the future are more likely to live longer, according to scientists.

A study, into 40,000 adults across ten years, has found those with low expectations for a “satisfying future” actually led healthier lives.

In contrast, people who were “overly optimistic” about the days ahead had a greater risk of disability or death within ten years.

…that’s the last thing we wanted to hear

SUroot · February 28th, 2013, 03:32 PM

Rubbish, we're all gonna die young anyway.

jefboyardee · February 28th, 2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Rubbish, we're all gonna die young anyway.

Your saying that means you’re a pessimist, and according to them, you’re gonna live a long time.

Gmash · February 28th, 2013, 09:38 PM

I doubt it.

unnamedny · February 28th, 2013, 09:42 PM

maybe its because 8 out of 10 people are pessimists.

SiempreTuna · March 1st, 2013, 05:40 AM

I guess it makes sense: if you're an optimist, you're going to be more likely to take risks (dangerous activities, unhealthy life style choices) and consequently, you're more likely to be killed by them.

Also explains why the old tend to be right wing. Apparently right wing people are more fearful and pessimistic, so they're going to live longer.

Bad news for me: I'm f*****.

SUroot · March 2nd, 2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jefboyardee

Your saying that means you’re a pessimist, and according to them, you’re gonna live a long time.

Thanks for deconstructing my joke