Spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves but also boosts the giver's health and happiness, according to a study.
Giving seems to lower our blood pressure.
. One study asked a group of hypertensive (高血压的) people to spend $40 on themselves, while another group of people with high blood pressure were told to spend the money on others. They found that spending money on others had reduced their blood pressure at the end of the six-week study
A recent study found that people who said they would donate money to help orphans were less sensitive to an electric shock than those who declined to give. According to the study, regions of the brain that react to painful stimulation appear to be instantly out of operation by the experience of giving.
Being kind seems to boost happiness.
Another study assigned people to three groups: the first group had to do an act of kindness each day; the second group tried a new activity each day; and the third group did nothing. The first two groups saw a significant boost in happiness. , if you're creative with your acts of kindness, than those who performed the same activity over and over again.
"When doing an act of kindness, you're making the world a better place," said the Random Acts of Kindness foundation, which promotes kindness all year. .
A. It's a win-win for all
B. Giving seems to lessen our pain
C. You'll experience even greater joy
D. But consider being kind to yourself
E. Being kind seems to contribute to our sense of community
F. Giving donations to others has been shown to have that effect
G. However, any kindness you give to others is also a gift to yourself
