Kindness Protects DNA and Boosts Health and Happiness

The surprising biological benefits of being kind

You are an incredibly complex being, with a slew of physical, mental and environmental factors contributing to your health and happiness — or lack thereof. In recent years, it’s become clear that one of the key factors — the simplest acts of kindness — can have outsized positive effects on your health and happiness and even how long you live. Others will benefit from your kindness, too.