I didn't really have a specific question; but, am glad to start seeing more gut to brain connections being made in mainstream fields. 

Barbara Fredrickson is a pioneer in the relatively new field of Positive Psychology.   Seing how you've unpacked other studies I was just curious on what your take might be. 



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On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 02:16:22AM +0000, Jeff Hogan [[log in to unmask]] wrote (in part):
| Janice,
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| You might be interested in this article recently published by 
| Psychologist Barbara Frederickson
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| http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.01218
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Not really sure what to make of above.

My reaction: The study itself seems to address a philosophical model (good or bad, I have no opinion) about foundations of 'happiness' and better immunology in different populations.
(speaks primarily of "healthy" people who opted to be part of the
study)

Diet supports genetic potential or improvement of what it could
foretell-
Systems compromised in normal levels of homeostasis will affect whatever potential 'genetic happiness' assumed to be preprogrammed.


From a clinical standpoint and more relevant to the nutritional aspects of this forum, correct nutritional support of the endocrine system can enhance metabolic function of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin which are related to our levels of happiness/depression. Sunlight, natural and synthetic hormones also affect the stablity of these functions (both good and bad), then add on stress and social aspects, add gut biome, and more. These are issues that have external factors that we can apply to improve potential.

Genetic potential is like software.

When given the short straw in the game of genetics, we can influence some of the outcome. I'm not sure that any of this opinion is contrary to established understanding? Or if you really had a question?
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Janice - proofreading? what's that?