How does kindness affect our bodies and lifespans?
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biology of kindness
Immaculate Virgin de Vivo and Daniel Lumera, translated by Fabio de Vivo
MIT Press (first published in Italian in 2020)
We tend to think of kindness as a quality that helps others rather than ourselves. This is a new book, but The Biology of Kindness: 6 Daily Choices for Health, Happiness, and Longevityreveals not only the effects of being kind on our bodies and longevity, but also the effects of four other traits and behaviors (optimism, generosity, etc.).
Source: www.newscientist.com
