Certain 'Personality Genes' Correlate With Longevity, Says Study 72
An anonymous reader writes "People who are outgoing, optimistic, easygoing, and have a good sense of humor and a large social network are likely to live longer than others who don't possess these personality traits, according to new research (abstract). The study reveals how saying, 'It's in their genes' could refer to more than just genetic variations that give a physiological advantage, like having high levels of HDL ('good') cholesterol, because people with positive personality traits appear to live longer than those who do not."
Uh Oh. (Score:5, Funny)
optimistic, easygoing, and have a good sense of humor and a large social network
Well, we here at Slashdot might as well go out and jump off a bridge. Really.
We're doomed.
Re:Uh Oh. (Score:5, Funny)
I just need to be careful to not to stumble across The funniest joke in the world [youtube.com]
People with positive personality are perfect (Score:1, Funny)
Well fuck you too.
That's a relief (Score:5, Funny)
Life as an introverted, brooding pessimist with no friends or sense of humour is hell, but at least it won't last as long.
You mean Type A douchebags die sooner? (Score:4, Funny)
Who'd have thought that aggressive, competitive people end up dying earlier than more laid back types? Go Science!
Re:4 out of 5 (Score:5, Funny)
Why buy now when you can wait six months and buy a controlling stake for less than a burger and some fries?
Re:AND 85% OF STUDIES ARE JUST PLAIN WRONG !! (Score:3, Funny)
Don't believe everything you read on the internet - that's how WW1 started.