Professor of Law Mirko Bagaric at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia in the Herald Sun June 09, 2008 lets us know if we want to enhance our health, both physical and mental then we should consider being kind. Professor Bagaric says research shows “people who engage in genuine acts of kindness experience higher levels of wellbeing than “scrooges”
Our physical health and wellbeing seems to be enhanced when we are giving to others. When we want more and more without stopping to smell the roses it seems we don’t get healthier. It is when we consider others and act to help them our wellbeing improves. The tension we experience when we are dissatisfied, when we only think of material benefits seems to, in some cases, be the trigger in health issues.
Social engagement of the right type, pleasant, joyful and safe makes people happy. And when you’re happy your levels of “good things” 
in your brain and body are elevated in a natural way providing you with better health. When you are involved in supporting others who need assistance, get engaged in communal events based on improving lives you’re on the way. The recipe to health and happiness includes community engagement.
Professor Mirko Bagaric tells us the improved health covers your fitness, your relationships, your longevity. He offers a clear outline. The good Professor writes “Research shows that things conducive to happiness include fit and healthy bodies, realistic goals, optimism, a sense of control, close relationships, challenging work and active leisure punctuated by adequate rest and a faith that entails commmunal support, purpose and acceptance.”
Thanks Professor, we really appreciate your wise, sound advice. You’ve put it in a sensible, erudite “nutshell”!
So…be kind out there
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