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　　Some women who answered the study's questions were found to be cynically hostile, or highly untrusting of others. These women were sixteen percent more likely to die than the others. They also were twenty-three percent more likely to die of cancer.

　　The study also found that women who were not optimistic were more likely to smoke, have high blood pressure or diabetes. They were also more likely not to exercise.

　　Professor Tindle says the study did not confirm whether optimism leads to healthier choices, or if it actually affected a person's physical health. She says the study does not prove that negative emotions or distrust lead to bad health effects, and shorter life. Yet there does appear to be a link between the two. More research is needed to discover the exact reasons for the findings.

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　　VOICE ONE:

　　In recent years, biologists have observed a sharp drop in bat populations in the northeastern United States. The biologists believe the drop has resulted from a mysterious sickness called white nose syndrome.

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