Brian Hazelgren explains that although "aging well" and maintaining a healthy mind is a goal of most people, but how do you accomplish this? Individuals who have a positive attitude will feel the impact of their health through a lack of illness and overall increased positive well-being. Many health benefits have been influenced by a positive attitude including: increased life span, increased resistance to the common cold, lower rates of depression, increased cardiovascular health, reduced stress, and overall physical and mental vigor.