Does positive psychological well-being reduce the risk of incident coronary heart disease?
Positive psychological well-being is associated with a reduced risk of incident coronary heart disease, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
Positive psychological well-being was associated with a modest, but consistent reduced risk of incident CHD. The relationship was comparable for men and women, and was maintained after controlling for cardiovascular risk factors and ill-being. Additional research is needed to identify underlying mechanisms and investigate whether interventions to increase well-being may enhance cardiovascular health.
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