kindness Archives - David R Hamilton PHD

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Why Good News Gets Better When You Share It

By Dr David R Hamilton | September 16, 2026

Empathy is when we share in someone’s pain. We say, “A problem shared is a problem halved.” But when we share in someone’s joy, science shows it becomes, “A joy shared is a joy doubled.” Psychologists call it Capitalisation.

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Nature’s Ultimate Health Tonic

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 29, 2026

Research shows that kindness to others impacts a genetic program that results in reduced inflammation and a bolstering of natural antiviral activity. Kindness signals safety in the brain.

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Kindness: The Superfood Nobody Puts in a Smoothie

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 27, 2026

Studies show that kindness is like a superfood for your mental wellbeing. It boosts happiness, protects against depression, and can even alleviate anxiety.

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Mindfulness Isn’t Enough: Here’s Why We Need Kindfulness

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 16, 2026

Studies suggest that awareness without warmth doesn’t reliably produce kindness. Sometimes it produces something closer to well-regulated indifference. Perhaps mindfulness needs to evolve into kindfulness.