Psychology & Psychiatry
Not so random acts: Science finds that being kind pays off
Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being kind pays off.
Jul 2, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Random acts of kindness make a bigger splash than expected
Even though they often enhance happiness, acts of kindness such as giving a friend a ride or bringing food for a sick family member can be somewhat rare because people underestimate how good these actions make recipients ...
Aug 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When doing good boosts health, well-being
Performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people's health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. But not all good-hearted behavior is equally ...
Sep 3, 2020
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Does kindness equal happiness and health?
Could kindness be a magic elixir that makes us happier and healthier?
Feb 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
After six months, worst of pandemic 'yet to come': WHO
Six months since the new coronavirus outbreak, the pandemic is still far from over, the World Health Organization said Monday, warning that "the worst is yet to come".
Jun 29, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling depressed? Performing acts of kindness may help
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows.
Jan 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Kindness researcher challenges the notion of mean teens
A UBC Okanagan researcher is hoping to flip the switch on the pre-convinced stereotype that teens are mean.
Jul 8, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What we learned from teaching a course on the science of happiness
When you deliver a university course that makes students happier, everybody wants to know what the secret is. What are your tips? What are your top ten recommendations? These are the most asked questions, as if there is some ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Small acts of kindness make most Americans feel better, poll finds
As the holiday season approaches, most Americans say that small acts of kindness make them feel better, and that is true for both giving and receiving those acts. And acts of kindness were happening: in the past three months, ...
Nov 9, 2023
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