PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

We all know that it feels good to give back, but did you know that it may even make us happier / healthier people?

More and more research is revealing the health benefits of volunteering. The latest comes in from a study from the University of Exeter (UK). Researchers found a strong positive link between volunteering and well-being. For example, volunteers had a 22% lower mortality rate than non-volunteers, and they also had higher self-esteem and happiness!