December 24, 2015

Elizabeth W. Dunn and Ashley Whillans report on a study that shows that generosity can provide physical health benefits in the New York Times.

“We discovered that the more money people had reported spending on others, the lower their blood pressure was two years later,” they write. “Our research points to the conclusion that embracing the spirit of generosity may not only be heartwarming; it may also be good for the heart.”

http://news.ubc.ca/2015/12/24/give-if-you-know-whats-good-for-you/