In an era when \u00ab\u00a0self-care\u00a0\u00bb often revolves around consumption and profit, a health and science journalist emphasizes the genuine health advantages of a culture of caring.<\/b><\/p>\n
Helping others can enhance our physical and mental well-being, boost resilience, and nurture a sense of fulfillment and connection beyond crises. In Your Brain on Altruism<\/i>, health and science journalist Nicole Karlis delves into the science behind generosity and the benefits of fostering a culture of care for our health. She explores cutting-edge research on the sociology and psychology of altruism, revealing how acts of kindness during crises\u2014such as COVID-19, natural disasters, and wars\u2014inspire people to set aside differences and help one another.<\/p>\n
Through interviews with innovators creating infrastructures for social connection\u2014from a former entrepreneur leading a social prescribing movement, to doctors prescribing volunteer work and acts of kindness\u2014Karlis shows how we all can contribute to cultivating kindness. A powerful call for a culture of caring, this book urges us to see taking care of one another as a social strength. By embracing this mindset and viewing ourselves as stewards of kindness, we can combat the epidemic of loneliness and build a more compassionate and resilient society.<\/p>\n
Nicole Karlis is a health and science journalist. Her work has been published in Salon, The New York Times, Marie Claire, and The Bold Italic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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