Why random acts of kindness help your health
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Kindness really is its own reward. Ever helped an older person cross a busy street? Stretched up to grab a box of cereal for someone who couldn’t reach? Tied a child’s shoelaces? Doing good for others makes the world better, and it can boost your well-being too. Learn why, and ideas for how to help out.
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