Celebrities and Their Habits: The Bad and The Good
For all the glamorous red carpet photos of stars, there are just as many shots of celebs in less flattering poses: eating a greasy burger, smoking, chugging alcohol. Celebrities have vices, just like the rest of us. And their bad habits age them, just like anyone else. Our chief medical officer Keith Roach, MD, has advice for stars and for the rest of us on how to keep from prematurely aging. By RealAge
Drew Barrymore and Optimism
Drew Barrymore is one of Hollywood's do-gooders. The actress donated $1 million to the World Food Programme to help feed children in Africa. "You don't make a contribution like that unless you think you can change the world," Dr. Roach said. "Obviously, Drew Barrymore and people like her that make such generous donations believe they can change the world. So, yes, they are optimistic. We have data that suggests optimism is good for your RealAge. Optimism is just as significant as anger and hostility, but in a positive way."
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