The personality trait linked to the strongest immune system

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https://www.spring.org.uk/2022/01/person...immune.php

INTRO: Outgoing, sociable people also have the strongest immune systems, a study finds.

Extraverts typically seek out new experiences, prefer to take charge and are outgoing and talkative. Extraverts tend to have better social skills, they feel more positive emotions and are more motivated.

Those who are the most conscientious and careful, though, are most likely to have a weaker immune system response. Conscientious people are systematic and dutiful and are more likely to follow through on their plans than their less conscientious peers.

The research found no evidence, though, that a tendency towards negative emotions was associated with poor health. The study, published in the snappily titled journal Psychoneuroendochrinology, gave personality tests to 121 health adults... (MORE - details)
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