LINK Altruism's Surprisingly Strong Health Impact - Scientific American Blog Network
The benefits of giving rather than receiving are more than just spiritual
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Very interesting. I would not have guessed that the effect would be so great. I wonder why it’s that way.
WilliamFleming
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This study only confirms what I have always believed, albeit on a purely personal level. I think I prefer the feeling I get when I have given a gift or done something nice as a surprise for a friend than the feeling of being on the receiving end of the same. Nice to know that it may have health benefits too!
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