Help others doesn’t just make the world better, it also makes you better. Here are five scientific Benefits of Helping Others.

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#1 HELPING OTHERS GIVES US A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND SATISFACTION.

Are you looking for more meaning in your day-to-day existence ?
Studies show that volunteering enhances an individual’s overall sense of purpose and identity_particularly if they no longer hold a life-defining role like “worker” or “parent”.

#2 HELPING OTHERS LOWERS YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE.

If you’re at hazard for heart problems, your doctor has probably told you to cut back on red meat or the hours at your stressful job. Howsoever, you should also consider adding something to your routine: a regular volunteer schedule. One piece of research showed that older individuals who volunteered for at least 200 hours a year decreased their risk of hypertension by a whopping 40 percent. This could possibly be because they were provided with more social opportunities, which help relieve loneliness and the stress that often accompanies it.

#3 HELPING OTHERS CAN HELP US LIVE LONGER.

Are you want to extend your lifespan ? Think about regularly assisting at a soup kitchen or coaching a basketball team at an at-risk high school. One piece of research showed that these kinds of activities can improve health in ways that can length your lifespan_volunteers show an improved ability to manage stress and stave off disease as well as reduced rates of depression and an increased sense of life satisfaction_when they were performed on a regular basis. This might be because volunteering alleviates loneliness and enhances our social lives_factors that can significantly affect our long-term health.

#4 HELPING OTHERS HELP WITH CHRONIC PAIN.

According to study, people who suffered from chronic pain tried working as peer volunteers. As a result, they experienced a reduction in their own symptoms.

#5 HELPING OTHERS MAKES YOU HAPPY.

One team of sociologists tracked 2000 people over a five-year period and found that Americans who described themselves as “very happy” volunteered at least 5.8 hours per month. Researchers also think that giving back might give individuals a mental boost by providing them with a neurochemical sense of reward. This heightened sense of well-being might be the byproduct of being more physically active as a result of volunteering, or because it makes us more socially active.

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