Acceptance of chronic illness helps people 'move on'

(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 2009-11-10

According to new research, chronically ill patients who give up hope that they will get better are actually happier than people who have not accepted their condition. Scientists say hope can have a "dark side," causing people to put off going on with their lives and interfering with their happiness. Read full story >

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