Helping other people has always been framed as a moral choice, but a growing body of research suggests it might also be one ...

Regularly volunteering can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by around 15–20 percent, according to research by a team from ...

Have you ever wondered why some people rush to help a stranger in need while others hesitate? Does the brain have special regions for altruism? The answer lies deep within the brain, where complex ...

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%. In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The ...

Aaron Miller has a doctorate in history and is a free-lance writer. He is a columnist for The Republic, a sister newspaper of ...

In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The University of Texas at Austin and University of Massachusetts Boston has found that regular time spent helping ...