Mental Health

Here’s What Happens When You’re Compassionate
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Here’s What Happens When You’re Compassionate

Compassion is the emotional recognition of another’s suffering and a desire to alleviate that suffering. While we all know that compassion is a good thing, science shows us that compassion is good for us, that it actually has a strong health benefit. Research has shown that practicing compassion may lower inflammation and increase the ability…

The Health Benefits of Singing
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The Health Benefits of Singing

Research has found that singing helps to boost the immune system, especially in a group setting.  Researchers found that the concentration of proteins in the immune system and an anti-stress hormone increased during singing by a choir.  They compared these results with the same choir that only listened to the same song.  The concentration of…

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog
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Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Man’s best friend.  Dogs give us companionship, friendship, and loyalty.  They love us unconditionally and they seem to be there when we need them the most, but what has science said about the health benefits of having a dog in the household?  Can owning a dog make us healthier and happier? Heart-Smart Researchers have discovered…