| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10454151 | Biological Psychology | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Positive affect constructs (GMS, HADS, PANAS) measure different dimension of positive affect. ⺠The association between positive affect and inflammatory biomarkers depends on the construct used. ⺠Positive affect is associated with lower averaged levels of sTNFr2, TNFα, IL-6 and hsCRP. ⺠Positive affect may thereby induce a health benefit in heart failure patients. ⺠One should be cautious when comparing study outcomes which used different types of positive affect.
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Authors
Corline Brouwers, Paula M.C. Mommersteeg, Ivan NyklÃÄek, Aline J. Pelle, Bert L.W.J.J.M. Westerhuis, Balázs M. Szabó, Johan Denollet,