A new study has claimed that recalling the past with negative memories is an open invitation to ill health.
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Those who looked back in anger found it harder to make an effort in their daily tasks and were also more likely to perceive pain.
Co-author Cristian Oyanadel, said: "We have observed that when people are negative about past events in their life, they also have a pessimist or fatalistic attitude towards current events.
"This generates greater problems in their relationships and these people present worse quality of life indicators."
The researchers assessed 50 people -- 25 women and 25 men aged between 20 and 70 -- from a randomised sample, using questionnaires and time orientation tests.
The findings were published in the journal Universitas Psychologica.
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