May 17, 2007

Volunteering Leads to Longer and Healthier Life, Report Finds

By Ian Wilhelm

Older Americans who volunteer receive significant health benefits from their charitable efforts, including added years to their lives, says a new report.

While people often say they feel a "helper's high" after volunteering, during the past 20 years scientific research has shown that there are more-tangible health advantages, says the report.

"Even when controlling for other factors — such as age, health, and gender — research has found that when

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