Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity

MedicalXpress | Mai 04, 2026

Positive psychology interventions such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training can consistently improve blood pressure, inflammation markers, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors within a matter of weeks, a recent study has found. However, since these benefits are associated with lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and greater physical activity, the researchers suggest that ongoing reinforcements may be needed to stay on course for the long term.