# Can Laughter & Positivity Help You Live Longer?

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Podcast: [Dis-labled: Disabled Voices, Real Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dis-labled-community-focus-arts-radio-7031949)
Published: 2026-07-14T06:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Dick Van Dyke (of Mary Poppins fame) is now 100 years old, says that staying positive and not holding onto anger is the secret to staying young - and science seems to agree. Studies show that optimistic people can live around 11 to 15 percent longer, and in some cases even up to 10 years more. So today, we’re diving into the power of humour, joy, and a positive mindset. We’re asking: what genuinely makes you laugh no matter your mood? Who are the people that always lift your ...

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