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This Pastime May Actually Slow the Aging Process

This Pastime May Actually Slow the Aging Process
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Even a small amount of helping others is associated with a slower rate of aging in older adults, according to a recent study. Those who volunteer between 50 and 199 hours a year — roughly one to four hours a week — see the aging process slow meaningfully, according to researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and other institutions. The benefits are particularly…

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