The
research is in: According to a recent article on MSN.com, doing nice for others does a body
good. Every year, our affiliate thrives and continues to grow thanks to the
generous donations of time from our volunteers. But, rarely many stop to think
WHY they volunteer?
As the article
mentions, maybe some think that one of the best things about volunteering is
getting a free pass to leave the office a few days a year or maybe its the
pleasant feeling of accomplishment you get for helping others. Well,
researchers from Carnegie Mellon have uncovered another.... a direct link
between volunteer work and decreased risk of high blood pressure, a major risk
factor for heart attack and stroke.
As the MSN article
explains, the study, published in the Journal Psychology and Aging, included
almost 1,200 people between the ages of 51 and 91, but the health benefits of
volunteering among younger people have also been reported. Earlier this year, a
study with high school kids indicated volunteerism could lead to lower
inflammation, cholesterol and body mass index.
So as you consider
your personal reasons for volunteering,
whatever they may be,
just remember...
The
research is in: According to a recent article on MSN.com, doing nice for others does a body
good. Every year, our affiliate thrives and continues to grow thanks to the
generous donations of time from our volunteers. But, rarely many stop to think
WHY they volunteer?
As the article
mentions, maybe some think that one of the best things about volunteering is
getting a free pass to leave the office a few days a year or maybe its the
pleasant feeling of accomplishment you get for helping others. Well,
researchers from Carnegie Mellon have uncovered another.... a direct link
between volunteer work and decreased risk of high blood pressure, a major risk
factor for heart attack and stroke.
As the MSN article
explains, the study, published in the Journal Psychology and Aging, included
almost 1,200 people between the ages of 51 and 91, but the health benefits of
volunteering among younger people have also been reported. Earlier this year, a
study with high school kids indicated volunteerism could lead to lower
inflammation, cholesterol and body mass index.
So as you consider
your personal reasons for volunteering,
whatever they may be,
just remember...
VOLUNTEERING: IT DOES A BODY GOOD!
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