"There is more happiness in giving than in receiving."

Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others doesn’t just make the world better—it also makes you better. Studies indicate that the very act of giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being. Here are seven scientific benefits of lending a hand to those in need. 

1. HELPING OTHERS CAN HELP YOU LIVE LONGER. 

2. ALTRUISM IS CONTAGIOUS. 

When one person performs a good deed, it causes a chain reaction of other altruistic acts. One study found that people are more likely to perform feats of generosity after observing another do the same.

3. HELPING OTHERS MAKES US HAPPY. 

4. HELPING OTHERS MAY HELP WITH Physical PAIN. 

According to one study, people who suffered from chronic pain tried working as peer volunteers. As a result, they experienced a reduction in their own symptoms. Improves physical well-being.

5. HELPING OTHERS LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE. 

6. HELPING OTHERS PROMOTES POSITIVE BEHAVIORS IN TEENS. 

According to sociologists, teenagers who volunteer have better grades and self-image. 

7. HELPING OTHERS GIVES US A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND SATISFACTION. 

The experience of helping others can lead to a sense of greater self-worth and confidence. And volunteering (and/or any other form of help) can provide you with a sense of purpose, especially in tough times.