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-drugOxytocin increases with age: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.846234/fullSpreading kindness: https://www.kent.ac.uk/staffwellbeing/documents/Covid-19%20Articles/The%20Power%20Of%20Random%20Acts%20Of%20Kindness.htmlThe anatomy of kindness (Radio 4) - interviews:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00154cpStudy kindness (postgraduate course): https://study-online.sussex.ac.uk/news-and-events/what-is-the-psychology-of-kindness/Action for Happiness: https://actionforhappiness.orgKindness in religions:https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/five-religious-australians-reflect-on-kindness-and-faith/11852608 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.