The Protective Effect of Emotional Vitality on Adverse Health Outcomes in Disabled Older Women

OBJECTIVE: Although the adverse physical health consequences of negative emotions have been studied extensively, much less is known about the potential impact of positive emotions. This study examines whether emotional vitality protects against progression of disability and mortality in disabled older women.

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