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Positive social traits trump bad health habits, new study finds

October 22, 2010 by

Many studies have documented the dangers of the traditional negative physical risk factors on health -- excessive smoking, drinking and being overweight. But far less research has focused on less-tangible, positive influences -- the protective role of psychological and social supports.

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