Anna M.

Optimism. Such an important characteristic to have, especially during these unordinary times. This specific outlook is a vital part of maintaining good brain health. Few people are “optimistic by nature”, rather it is a virtue that can be trained into one's mind. Although many may think that optimism is directly correlated with happiness, it is in fact not. The power of optimism allows humans, even in a bad situation, to make light out of it. According to the National Institute of Health … [Read more...]

Erica

We know the age-old question: If a glass is filled halfway with water, is it half full or half empty? As the story goes, optimistic people see the metaphorical glass half full, whereas pessimistic people see the glass half empty. While a person’s outlook on the world may only seem like an insignificant aspect of their character, science has revealed numerous concrete health benefits to optimism. Before analyzing the positive effects of optimism, let’s first dissect what optimism is as a … [Read more...]