Want a simple habit that may help you live longer?
Volunteer.
Research shows people who volunteer regularly have about a 20% lower risk of death over time and it doesn’t take much. Just two hours a week can make a meaningful difference.
Why does it work? Volunteering strengthens social connection, increases physical activity, and gives you a deeper sense of purpose, three powerful drivers of brain and body health. It’s even been linked to slower biological aging.
If you want better brain health, don’t just focus inward. Look outward. Your purpose may be your medicine.
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