How Full Is Your Glass? Optimism Can Boost Your Immunity!

Here's another reason to see the glass as half full - researchers have found that optimism can also strengthen your immune system, according to an article on MSNBC.com.

The authors of the study tracked changes in optimism and immune response among first-year law students. They discovered that when the students were more optimistic, they showed stronger cell-mediated immunity. Likewise, when their optimism dropped, so did their immunity.

The study's results could have implications for how mental health professionals handle counseling and treatment. Instead of focusing on reducing negative emotions and stress, for example, it could be beneficial to emphasize the positive.

To view the MSNBC.com article and learn more, click here.