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In this episode I look at the science and psychology behind kindness. 


Why is kindness important? Are there any downsides? 

And is it good for both the giver and receiver?



Kindness and stress:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8848115/



The doctor as a drug:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-rest/201103/the-doctor-is-drug



Oxytocin increases with age: 

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.846234/full



Spreading kindness: 

https://www.kent.ac.uk/staffwellbeing/documents/Covid-19%20Articles/The%20Power%20Of%20Random%20Acts%20Of%20Kindness.html



The anatomy of kindness (Radio 4) - interviews:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00154cp



Study kindness (postgraduate course): 

https://study-online.sussex.ac.uk/news-and-events/what-is-the-psychology-of-kindness/



Action for Happiness: 

https://actionforhappiness.org



Kindness in religions:

https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/five-religious-australians-reflect-on-kindness-and-faith/11852608

","author_name":"Dr Ayan Panja"}