We all know that having good relationships with our family, friends, and partners can make us feel happy and fulfilled. But did you know that they can also improve our physical and mental health? According to decades of research, people who have strong and supportive social ties are more likely to live longer, healthier, and happier lives than those who are lonely or isolated.

In a world often characterized by individual achievement and self-interest, the power of kindness often goes unnoticed. However, research has begun shedding light on the remarkable health effects that acts of kindness can have on both the giver and the receiver. I love how pharmacist turned “kindness scientist” David Hamilton describes kindness as the opposite of stress. Beyond the warm feeling and emotional fulfillment it brings, kindness has been proven to positively impact our physical well-being.