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Small Acts of Kindness = Increased Happiness

By John Swartzberg, MD, Chair, Wellness Letter Editorial Board

During my years of practicing medicine, I often received gifts from my patients—things like homemade cookies and similarly thoughtful offerings. And while I absolutely enjoyed the cookies, it was always the gesture that meant more to me. I remember those gifts because seemingly small acts of ki...

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