6 REASONSGIVING BACK IS

GOOD FOR

YOUR

HEALTHBY GREG SARANGOULIS

In a 2006 study, those who gave social support to others hadlower blood pressure and better heart health than those who

did not.

REASON 1. LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

That same study showed that charitable individuals hadhigher self­esteem and overall better image of themselves.

REASON 2. HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM

Being a member of a charitable organization or provides anopportunity to be a part of community and increases feelings

of worthiness.

REASON 3. relieve depression

Volunteering is a great way to remain active and isscientifically proven to decrease levels of stress

REASON 4. reduced stress

Research shows that elderly people who are philanthropichave a longer life expectancy, accounting for all outside

factors, than those who are not.

REASON 5. live longer

Giving releases endorphins, creating what is known as the“helper’s high.”

REASON 6. happiness

• http://health.clevelandclinic.org/2014/12/why­giving­is­good­for­your­health/

for more information

• www.gregsarangoulis.org