How Altruistic Are YOU?
Have you ever wondered why helping someone feels good? Or why you feel that psychological urge to help somebody even when you aren’t expected to? Take a moment and think back to an instance when you...
View ArticleTap Your Inner Child: The Science Behind Altruism
Do humans have an innate desire to help others without expecting anything in return? It’s a simple question that has tested the wits of scientists and philosophers across millennia, including the likes...
View ArticleAltruism: The Helper’s High
*Welcome to Part II of The Science Behind Altruism, our series of posts exploring the new scientific discoveries surrounding altruism. “When I do good, I feel good.” – Abraham Lincoln Leave it to...
View ArticleSelfless Therapy Part I: Insights on Altruism in Mental Health
This post marks the beginning of a new series of guest blog posts from industry professionals. We will be highlighting how altruism plays a role in the careers of several individuals. Today we are...
View ArticleSelfless Therapy Part II: Sharing as Giving – A Prisoner’s Perspective
This marks the second post in AltrUHelp’s new series of guest blog posts from industry professionals. Jordan Nacht is a Mental Health Counselor from New York and a thought leader on the topic of...
View ArticleHow to Live Past 100?
Lillian Davis was about to celebrate her 101st birthday—but you’d never know it—this centenarian takes only two prescription medications, lives alone in an apartment, and…still volunteers at the...
View ArticleThe Three Degrees of Altruism – Volunteer Social Networking
Have you ever wondered if social networking promotes cooperative behavior? The nature of human social networking—our ability to connect deeply and instantaneously with friends, family, and other...
View ArticleWant to Improve Your Health & Get Some Sleep, Try Altruism!
You first heard the idea in kindergarten: Share your toys. Later on, you were taught, “do unto others.” And as an adult, you may have gotten the advice that the best way to feel better about yourself...
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