Stats: Volunteering 100+ hours yearly tied to wellness benefits
Numerous small studies and case reports have linked volunteering to health benefits for older adults. But researchers say existing evidence is insufficient to demonstrate the consistent and specific positive outcomes that are needed to develop public health interventions based on volunteerism. This large-scale study helps address this gap by evaluating and comparing the potential impact of volunteering on 34 physical health and psychological/social well-being outcomes.
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