American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Older adults who regularly volunteer also show higher levels of subsequent physical activity and an improved sense of well-being later on compared to those who do not volunteer.“Humans are social creatures by nature.
Perhaps this is why our minds and bodies are rewarded when we give to others,” said lead investigator Eric S. Kim, PhD, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness, Harvard T.H.
Chan School of Public Health, Boston.“Our results show that volunteerism among older adults doesn’t just strengthen communities, but enriches our own lives by strengthening our bonds to others, helping us feel a sense of purpose and well-being, and protecting us.
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