article_snippet: Team said Team findings could be linked to physical and psychological impacts of being optimistic, such as smoking and healthy eating.
article_snippet: By contrast, 85 per cent of optimistic smokers kicked the habit entirely.
article_snippet: Positive patients are also more likely to aid Positive patients recovery by eating more fruit and vegetables after Positive patients incident – some 40 per cent of Positive patients ate the recommended five-a-day, compared with just 20 per cent of pessimists.
highlights_snippet: Team said findings could be linked to physical impacts of being optimistic such as smoking and healthy eating .