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[News] When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

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Research suggests that when we make acts of kindness a habit, it's also good for our health. Whether it's volunteering at a local food bank, or taking soup to a sick neighbor, there's lots of evidence that when we help others, it can boost our own happiness and psychological well-being. But there's also growing research that it boosts our physical health too, says Tara Gruenewald, a social and health psychologist at Chapman University.


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  • Date

    Jan 20, 2025

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    National Public Radio

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