UCL study shows optimists were less likely to suffer a heart attack or die . Looked at heart attack patients and those diagnosed with unstable angina . The results showed that the people who had high hopes for their future, did not have as many problems in terms of cardiovascular disease ( which is linked to poor diet )
UCL study shows optimists were less likely to suffer a heart attack or die . Looked at heart attack patients and those diagnosed with unstable angina . Found pessimists were twice as likely to suffer a second , severe heart attack , heart surgery or die up to four years after their first illness .