When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.

When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health
Research shows that people who volunteer regularly have a lower risk of mortality and better physical health as they age.

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.

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