A new study suggests that optimists live longer, regardless of what race or ethnicity they are.

Here’s what that means for your health.

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The glass is half full!

But anew studyfrom researchers at Harvard T.H.

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optimism doctor and founder of optimism and happiness company Things Are Looking Up.

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optimism doctor and founder of optimism and happiness company Things Are Looking Up.

Hayami Koga is a PhD candidate at Harvard T.H.

Chan School of Public Health whose research focuses on the health benefits of optimism.

(Not the most diverse sample size.)

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These trends held true when adjusting for demographics, chronic health conditions, and depression.

Basically, the power of optimism really can add to your lifespan in almost all scenarios.

And now we know that more diverse groups can potentially reap health benefits from optimism.

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So raise that half-full glass in a toast to your future!

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