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Medical Corner

Health

Benefits Of

Kindness

ealth is often seen as some-
thing physical — the state of your
H heart, your diet, your exercise

routine. But growing research shows
that psychological traits, especially
kindness, play a major role in shaping
your physical well-being.
Kindness is a quality of being friendly,
generous, and considerate. Render-
Researchers found that
ing assistance or concern for others,
without expecting praise or reward in
return. kind acts boost levels of
oxytocin, which helps
Here’s why Kindness lower blood pressure and

is important to your improves overall heart

Health. health.

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