Seniors with high levels of psychological and emotional wellness are more likely to regain their overall well-being after health setbacks, Canadian researchers said. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo

The march of time may be relentless, but aging is not entirely hopeless if you have the right mindset, a Canadian study suggests.

Seniors who lose a step health-wise are capable of regaining their well-being, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal PLOS One.

Nearly a quarter of folks 60 or older who initially reported poor well-being had regained their optimal level within three years, results showed.

Those with strong levels of psychological and emotional wellness were nearly five times more likely to regain optimal well-being, researchers found.