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18 Reasons Why Kindness Is Pure Magic (and Backed by Science)

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 24, 2025

1. Kindness counteracts stress
Physiologically, kindness is the opposite of stress. It soothes stress-related regions of the brain and brings calming effects throughout the body.

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It’s not the thing itself, it’s what it’s like

By Dr David R Hamilton | April 28, 2025

“Why does being kind to someone affect my heart, brain, and immune system?” This was…

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The Mother Theresa Effect

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 29, 2022

I was sitting at the window of a coffee shop working on my laptop. I…

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How Your Mind Can Impact Your Immune System

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 28, 2020

PCDR stands for Placebo Controlled Dose Reduction. It is where a drug is gradually replaced…

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