The Biology of Kindness
Scientists say that believing in goodness and acting with kindness can lead to healthier, happier, and longer lives.
Karma, paying it forward, what goes round comes round, do to others what you’d have them do to you … this popular wisdom encourages us to be kind to others while at the same time satisfying our more selfish demand of “what’s in it for me?”.
Now science is confirming the healing power of goodness and kindness, not just for the person we’re helping but also ourselves.
A new book, The Biology of Kindness: Six daily choices for health, well-being, and longevity, scientifically unravels the impact of being kind on our bodies and lifespan, as well as the effect of four other traits and behaviours: optimism, forgiveness, gratitude, and happiness.
