What is the impact of being kind on our bodies and lifespan? Kara McWest / Stockimo / Alamy
The Biology of Kindness
Immaculata De Vivo and Daniel Lumera, translated by Fabio De Vivo
(first published in Italian in 2020)
We tend to think about kindness as a quality that helps others, not ourselves. But a new book, The Biology of Kindness: Six daily choices for health, well-being, and longevity, unpicks the impact of being kind on our bodies and lifespan, as well as the effect of four other traits and behaviours – optimism, forgiveness, gratitude and happiness.
But while…
