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World Service,01 Mar 2006,26 mins

Why Being Happy Is Good For Our Health

Health Matters

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Being optimistic, condoms in Brazil, living with blindness and vitamin D to help TB. The programme examines how optimism can help your health. Being happy can help boost our immune system and help us overcome serious illness. Also how health educators in Brazil are encouraging use of condoms, one man's take on living with blindness, and could vitamin D prevent tuberculosis?

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