Feeling happy? Don’t be too smug as chances are you will die young

Personally my glass is always half full, however it seems, as a consequence, I have another vice to go along with my predilection for a drink and the odd puff on a cigar – being too happy!

This article reveals – “The study by a variety of universities analysed the details of children from the 1920s to old age. They found people whose school reports rated them “highly cheerful” died younger than their more reserved classmates.”

I clearly need another stint in the public sector to bring me down to earth and give me a longer, if grumpier, innings. I oughtn’t to be too flippant as this is quite a serious article when you read it all – it was just the start that made me laugh – oops there I go again!