Research suggests conscientious people may live longer
Research suggests conscientious people may live longer Written by Kimberly Drake on February 24, 2021 — Fact checked by Hannah Flynn, MS Several studies have found an association between personality, immune system biomarkers, and long-term health outcomes. The immune system-related biomarker C-reactive protein (CRP) are an integral part of the immune response, playing both pro- and anti-inflammatory roles. Conscientiousness — a tendency to be responsible, organized, and capable of self-control — is one personality trait linked to a lower risk of mortality In a new study, researchers fo...