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Pessimists Die Younger—What the Data Actually Shows #science #longevity

9 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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The Nurses' Health Study tracked tens of thousands of women over decades and found that those who scored highest on optimism questionnaires lived significantly longer, with the most optimistic women especially likely to reach 85 and beyond.

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Researchers analyzing long-term data from the Nurses Health Study, a massive decades-long dataset tracking tens of thousands of participants, found that individuals who scored higher on measures of optimism had significantly longer lifespans compared to those who were more pessimistic. Specifically, the most optimistic individuals were more likely to live beyond age 85 and showed a measurable increase in overall longevity. Ultimize.

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