IN Keystone Oaks Winter 2016 | Page 21

animal products lends itself to a happy heart. Paired with cardiovascular exercise, you’ve got it made for a healthy body. But have you ever thought of staying positive as a way to keep your heart healthy? A research study being done at the University of Illinois shows that people with optimistic attitudes have higher odds of having ideal cardiovascular health when compared to pessimistic people. The study analyzed “the mental health, levels of optimism, and physical health of 5,100 adults rangi