The rewards of volunteering

Friday, August 7, 2009 - 18:42 in Psychology & Sociology

Doing good for others has mental and physical health benefits, researchers say. For more than 20 years, Penny and Ted Landreth have been feeding the hungry and homeless. It's not glamorous work. Afternoons, they -- along with a small but formidable group of volunteers -- prepare dinner using whatever food donations they happen to have on hand. The couple then head for the...

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