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Kindness Linked to Relationships, Health , and Longevity

6/12/2018

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Countless couples will marry this June. Not all of them will live happily ever after. But there is a scientific secret to maintaining lasting and fulfilling relationships. Researchers say: Simply be kind. (Tweet it!)
 
“Longitudinal, experimental and evolutionary science all testify to the surprising power of kindness,” says Doug Carnine, PhD (www.feedkindness.com), University of Oregon Professor Emeritus and author of the book How Love Wins. Decades of research point to the centrality of kindness in stable, long-lasting relationships. In fact, kindness can even contribute to longevity itself.
 
A study of 423 married seniors over a five-year period found that those who showed the most kindness to their spouses cut their risk of dying in half. In one study, researchers created small wounds on the arms of couples; the wounds literally healed faster in couples that were kinder to each other. As one researcher wrote, “The benefits of kindness may be more important than what you think, more so than regular physical activity and following a nutritious diet.” 
 
Being kind might be easier than you imagine. Carnine contends that we actually have a kindness instinct. “It’s one of our four basic human instincts that has evolved over thousands of years. The other three are survival, success and reproduction. The title of a recent article in Scientific American underscored the importance of the kindness instinct: Forget survival of the Fittest. It’s Kindness that Counts.”

 
What’s the last kind thing you said or did for someone close to you? Can you remember receiving a kind act? To join the conversation, click "comments" above.
 
If you would like to read more about creating a habit around masterful communication, check out our book: Be Quiet, Be Heard: The Paradox of Persuasion

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Sally Rash
6/12/2018 09:23:09 am

Three years ago a friend and I introduced an idea here in Florence: KINDNESS..THE NEW COOL. Tee shirts with the logo were worn by the Rhododendron Festival court in our parade. Later I had stickers made for cars and other windows. Some are good for notebooks too. We're starting to see more of them around town now.

My husband and I are celebrating 60 tears if marriage this year. Intentional acts of kindness make life nicer for everyone. Several of my acquaintances and friends have committed to three acts per day.

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Susan
6/13/2018 06:56:48 am

Love this Sally! What a thrill to watch your kindness seeds spreading throughout your community. And your commitments to three acts of kindness per day is inspiring. Thanks for sharing your successful efforts with our community.

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