Patient Handbook
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CONNECTING HOPE WITH HEALTH<br />
Research noted in an article published by the Mayo Clinic<br />
shows that your attitude towards life, either positive or<br />
negative, can impact your overall health and the healing<br />
process.<br />
According to the study, the health benefits that positive<br />
thinking may provide include:<br />
• Increased life span<br />
• Lower rates of depression<br />
• Lower levels of distress<br />
• Greater resistance to the common cold<br />
• Better psychological and physical well-being<br />
• Better cardiovascular health and reduced risk<br />
of death from cardiovascular disease<br />
• Better coping skills during hardships and<br />
times of stress<br />
MISSION<br />
STATEMENT<br />
Leading healthcare<br />
for greater Midland<br />
One theory behind this connection is that having a<br />
positive outlook enables you to cope better with<br />
stressful situations, which reduces the harmful<br />
health effects of stress on your body.
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