If you listen to the news you will undoubtedly hear reports about how stress can affect your health. In these reports encouragement is often given to take care of yourself by eating well, getting enough sleep and exercise, and to stay on top of your health issues. Another way to help yourself during hard times is to give to others in need. It can create a wonderful feeling inside that must have healthy rewards.
One such way of giving is to give blood. March is RED CROSS Month, and by giving just one pint of your blood you can potentially help a few people. How wonderful for you the giver and for the receiver!
But did you know that giving blood could also be healthy for your heart? Literally! Apparently there can be a real benefit to your health when you give blood because; this bloodletting helps reduce iron in the blood stream, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer!
Please check out these articles to find out more:
5 Impressive Benefits Of Donating Blood
Why Donating Blood is Good For Your Health
Take care of yourself by doing things that keep you healthy, and do not hesitate to help others along the way for there may be unseen health benefits in your giving!
To give blood, find a Local Blood Drive:
AMERICAN RED CROSS FIND A DRIVE NEAR YOU!
THIS WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED MARCH 17, 2009
Original Title -- DON’T LET A HARD ECONOMY BE SO HARD ON YOUR HEALTH
- Updated/Revised 3/22/2017
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