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A doctor set out to find what helps people 'defy disease'—here's what she found: It 'can make a huge difference'
Kindness has a huge effect on our wellbeing, says medical and public health doctor Kelli Harding.
TL;DR
- Dr. Kelli Harding's research indicates that compassion, kindness, and human connection are crucial for health outcomes.
- Simple acts of kindness, such as being present and attentive to others, can significantly benefit well-being.
- Initiatives that enhance community spaces, like planting trees and flowers, are linked to reduced rates of depression and violence.
- Harding's book, 'The Rabbit Effect,' explores how social environments and positive interactions influence health.
- The way individuals interact with the world affects their own health and the health of those around them.