Be happy – it seems to be good for your heart. A Harvard University review, published by the Psychological Bulletin concludes that being upbeat and optimistic just might help protect against heart disease. “A number of studies found the most optimistic people had half the risk of a first heart attack as compared to the least optimistic”, said Julie Boehm of Harvard School of Public Health. Interestingly, the wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon, wrote in Proverbs 17:22, “A merry heart does good like a medicine.” Again in the New Testament of the Bible we are given this good advice. Paul wrote to the Philippians, “Be anxious for nothing” and “Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, pure, lovely, of good report – think on these things.” It is amazing how up to date the Bible really is! Please read it – believe it – because in it are the words leading to a good life here, and an eternal life in the hereafter.