The secret to living a longer life might be something a tad ironic or counterintuitive: worrying all the time. Neurotic people are less likely to die, including from cancer and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. In a study, scientists used data of self-reported health from more than 300,000 people to come to the conclusion that being neurotic is “associated with lower mortality,” especially when the person has feelings of worry and vulnerability.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/healthtrending/want-to-live-longer-be-neurotic/ar-AAoLhlW
