Research shows that giving and kindness are associated with decreased blood pressure, improved self-esteem, less anxiety and depression, and even a longer life.
Your brain releases feel-good chemicals whenever you are giving, kind, or generous.
Engaging in selfless acts not only serves the people around you, but also gives your mind and body a healthy boost. There’s a term for that warm glow you feel when doing something kind for others: the “helper’s high.”"The helper's high is a very real phenomenon,” said Dr.
Being kind also triggers the release of serotonin in the brain, which improves mood and promotes feelings of well-being. Kindness even helps us feel friendlier and more connected by increasing levels of oxytocin- also known as the “love hormone.” “Scientists think that brains are wired to get a helper's high as the human species' way of trying to keep itself alive and thriving through mutual support and less stress for everyone,” said Chaudhary.The helper’s high is good for your long-term health and well-being
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