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How Your Personality Can Affect Your
Health
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Extroverted
Researchers can’t
explain why exactly, but people who socialize more often appear to have
stronger immune systems. In one study, people who said they spent more time
around others were shown to be less likely to catch a cold.
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Narcissistic
Men who feel they
deserve special treatment and tend to take advantage of other people may be
more likely to have certain health conditions, including heart problems. This
may be because researchers have found that they have unusually high levels of
the stress-related chemical cortisol in their systems, even when they’re not in
stressful situations. This isn’t the case for narcissistic women.
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Optimistic
A positive outlook may
boost your overall physical health. And if you do become ill, that attitude may
help you deal with it and have a better quality of life. Research shows that
optimists may be more likely to accept their illnesses and try to find the humor
in difficult situations.
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Pessimistic
Some studies have shown
that people who are resentful and unhappy are less likely to take their
medicine as they should and may not sleep well. But other research has shown
that if you tend to expect the worst, you might be more careful about your
well-being and live longer.
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Resilient
Researchers have
described this characteristic as curious, sociable, and cooperative. If this
sounds like you, you might be more likely to exercise, stay engaged with the
world around you, and do activities that work your brain, like crossword
puzzles. Studies have found that these things may help you stay sharp
mentally.
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Stoic
You might think of this
as a “stiff upper lip” approach to life: an emphasis on independence and not
complaining in the face of discomfort. But this personality trait can cause
problems if you try to tough it out instead of getting help for a health issue.
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Conscientious
This characteristic is
linked to good health and long life, in part because you’re more likely to make
good decisions. People with this trait tend to eat well and exercise, and they
seem less likely to smoke, use drugs, drink too much, or do other unhealthy
things. They’re also more likely to be better off financially and be in stable
relationships, which boost your well-being.
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Impulsive
This personality trait
can lead to many kinds of unhealthy activities, including alcohol and drug
abuse and behavioral addictions like compulsive gambling. It also may be linked
to ulcers in men, but more research is needed to know for sure.
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Anxious
People who tend to be
nervous or tense have a higher risk of certain conditions, including stroke and
heart disease. High levels of angst may play a role in tension headaches and
migraines, too.
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Empowered
A feeling that you’re in
control can be good for your health. You’re more likely to take medicine the
way your doctor prescribed it, for instance. But it can have a downside, too.
If you feel emboldened to make decisions about your care when you don’t
necessarily have good information, that can cause problems.
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Hostile
This trait is linked to
some health problems, including heart disease. Researchers also found that
people who have high levels of anger and aggression may be more likely to get
certain types of migraines. Other diseases linked to those kinds of feelings
include bulimia, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
This tool does not provide medical advice.
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