Are you a glass-half-full kind of person, someone who views the world through rose-tinted glasses? Do you believe there is light at the end of the tunnel and that every cloud has a silver lining?

There are two kinds of leaders: One type is what I call the "rational optimist," who can see opportunities in difficult situations and respond appropriately when problems arise. I consider the other ...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the College of Science has asked researchers across a range of disciplines to share how they remain optimistic in the face of the many challenges of today, ...

Do you consider yourself to be an optimist? We got to thinking about this recently when we received a message from a lifelong friend. He talked about all the blessings in his life, in fact, his words ...

Choosing hope and optimism is the key to unlocking the power to overcome constraints and thrive in a challenging world. Earlier this year, I marched with my kids and husband in Brooklyn’s Gay Pride ...

Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist and an award-winning national medical contributor for major news outlets. She is a clinical assistant professor of Psychiatry at New York University ...

'Don't worry, be happy,' is more than just song lyrics. A growing body of evidence supports an association between optimism and healthy aging, but it is unclear how optimism impacts health. When it ...

Medical professionals aren’t exactly sure why an optimistic outcome leads to greater longevity. But when it comes to greater business success, research provides some clues. In a fascinating study, a ...

In the global television business today, it can feel as if every headline is designed to make us flinch: layoffs, shrinking commissioning budgets and platforms tightening their definitions of ...

“ Like enough,” said Sancho, “ but, for all that, I had a side view of it and saw it all.” “ Take heed, Sancho,” said the duchess, “ for one cannot see the whole of anything by a side view.” WHEN ...