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Kindness could help fend off winter blues: Brock researcher

Kindness is as good for your morale as it is for your health. "A kind word can warm up to three months of winter. Does this Japanese proverb make sense to you? Easy to spread around, kindness can do much more than you think, both in terms of physical and mental health.

Did you know that kindness is said to have virtues against the negative effects of stress?

Numerous studies, like the one in this article, demonstrate the effect of good deeds, empathy and altruism on different types of stress.

So why deprive yourself?

Bosacki said that small, kind gestures, such as helping with a task, opening a door for others, or the act of smiling or talking with someone can have a significant impact on one’s well-being and mental state.

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