I didn't imply that its the only factor in longer living.

I need to reply to this on a computer. Not exactly what I wanted to say.

Also sorry for the misinformation. It was right you corrected my first statement.

You catching this was good though, because you made me realize I need to be more careful about posting on a whim.

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The way you interpreted positive attitude was not the way I wanted to convey it. Positive attitude ITSELF will not do anything. I don't agree that thinking yourself better will make yourself better. Yet, positive attitude can attribute to a person being proactive in their healthcare, which can possibly catch some types of cancer early-on or participating in treatments that often make the individual ill. It can help an individual who is pre-diabetic to change their diet and include vigorous exercise to their regimen. Or even get very painful biopsies.

I understand and know that there is a whole spectrum of reasons why a person may react and perceive the world around them. I know that a positive attitude is only ONE factor in many that determine the health of an individual.

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The bit about lithium. It's easier for someone to disagree with something they experience rather then modalities that they don't fully understand. People often assume what is said isn't a lie. If you don't agree, challenge it because it will most likely help someone come to a truth they would otherwise miss.