Science Finally Proves Optimists Can Better Handle Stress

It's no surprise that those who tend to see a rose's blooms before its thorns are also better at handling stress. But science has never been able to reliably associate optimism with individuals' biological stress response – until now. New research from Concordia University's Department of Psychology is deepening the understanding of how optimists and pessimists each handle stress. Results show that indeed the "stress hormone" cortisol tends to be more stable in those with more positive personalities.