Be kind, live longer? The surprising health benefits of giving back

Both helping others and maintaining a sense of optimism and gratitude in our personal lives can yield numerous mental and physical health benefits, from improving our mood to reducing blood pressure. Recent research has shown that people who frequently volunteer tend to live longer lives and that practicing gratitude can reduce smoking cravings. Our panelists will discuss ways to encourage prosocial behaviors, such as altruism, cooperation, compassion, and empathy, and, in turn, improve the health of both individuals and their communities.
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SPEAKERS
*Laura Kubzansky*, Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Director of the Society and Health Laboratory, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
*Ashley Whillans*, Volpert Family Associate Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
MODERATOR
*Patrick Skerrett*, Founder and former editor of First Opinion, STAT
Sharing diverse perspectives on public health. Speakers do not speak for Harvard.
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