Some evidence points to positive effects of positive emotions
September 21, 2011
To produce good health, positive emotions may need to be long-term, according to a recent edition of the Harvard Medical School’s HEALTHbeat newsletter.
No benefits, though, if your reasons are selfish ones
September 8, 2011
People who volunteer may live longer than those who don’t, as long as their reasons for volunteering are to help others rather than themselves, suggests new research published by the American Psychological Association.