Heart Health
Lend a hand, help your heart?
People who do volunteer work may reap benefits beyond the satisfaction of helping others.
Doing volunteer work may give you a greater sense of purpose in life—a positive emotion that’s been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
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If you volunteer on a regular basis, perhaps you've experienced the emotional rewards of donating your time. What you might not realize, however, is that volunteering may offer some added advantages for your heart.
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