7 Healthcast: Professor: Happy people live longer

UNDATED -- If you want to have a long, healthy life remember one key piece of advice: “Don’t worry…Be happy.”

A professor emeritus at the University of Illinois led a review of more than 160 studies.

He said results clearly show happier people live longer than those who are angry and/or depressed.

Despite the review, there is no direct proof that happiness actually boosts longevity.

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