Posted March 19, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Sally!

By Debra Basham

Debra’s Wellness Tips

A while back I posted a tip (Volunteering, December 2015) about how those who volunteer have greater self-confidence and sense of purpose, and how being a volunteer prevents depression and keeps one healthy.

I decided encouraging volunteering again is worthwhile when I saw a wonderful video about Sally, the 97-year-old dog walker.

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March 19th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Debra’s Wellness Tips | Comments are closed
Posted February 12, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Volunteerism

By Debra Basham

Debra’s Wellness Tips

According to the Townsend Letter: The Examiner of Alternative Medicine (Issue #401December 2016), your motivation for helping others makes a difference as to how much health benefit you derive from helping others.

Those who volunteered for “other-oriented,” altruistic reasons had a decreased mortality risk. The authors say that the health […]

February 12th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Debra’s Wellness Tips | Comments are closed