A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, ...

Is optimism the key to a better life? - The world means optimism more than ever. Dr Deepika Chopra’s new book gives us the ...

Optimism is not about "toxic positivity," argues behavioral scientist Deepika Chopra in her new book.

The concept of learned optimism has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to psychological well-being, reshaping the way we understand and cultivate positive mental states. This evolving field of ...

Distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, with Moderna's right behind it, is providing Americans with hope that the nightmare of the coronavirus pandemic finally may be concluding. The caveat, of ...

Optimistic older women are more likely to maintain some of their physical abilities as they grow older, researchers have found. A team of scientists from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ...

Optimism seems like a straightforward characteristic—a simple spotlight on what’s good and future-focused—but it is actually quite a powerful attribute. From a longer life to better performance at ...

A new survey finds 70 percent of adults reject “midlife crisis” stereotypes, with most feeling optimistic, healthy, and believing their best years are still ahead—despite persistent cultural ...

“I’m grateful. I’m happy. I’m proud of myself. I practice mindfulness. I’m optimistic.” Do these mean the same thing? People often use them interchangeably, but definitions have consequences. When we ...

Much has been written about how physical behaviors, like exercise, diet and sleep, contribute to a long and healthy life. But ...