kindness

Conceptual image showing a head that's missing the top, with a lightbulb being placed into where the brain is. The head is on top of an open book and there's images of plants, clouds, and the sky around.

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

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

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Female neighbor helping a senior woman with shopping. They are at the senior woman's door and the younger neighbour is handing her a basket of food.

Most heroes don’t wear capes

When we think of heroes, our minds often leap to grand gestures—leaping into burning buildings,…

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Cartoon image of a man high on a ladder among the clouds, reaching out to touch a star. The ladder is wood-coloured, the man is wearing grey trousers, brown shoes, a black top and blue blazer. The sky is pale blue.

The Life-Extending Power of a Sunny Outlook

Can a positive attitude help us live longer? It seems it can—according to a growing…

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A sketch of a hand offering a heart. The heart is drawn as a sketch too, but is roughly coloured in with red watercolour.

A superfood for your soul

We all know that eating well nourishes our bodies. Nutritious food gives us energy, supports…

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