Association Between Optimism and Incident Stroke Among Stroke Survivors: Findings From the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

CONCLUSIONS: Higher trait optimism was associated with reduced stroke risk. This association was partially mediated by physical activity albeit the effect was small, and caution warranted inferring causality. The interplay of personality, behavior, and clinical risk factors in stroke incidence and survivorship needs further investigation.PMID:37706520 | DOI:10.1093/abm/kaad051
Source: Annals of Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research