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Health Benefits Of Donating Blood

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Real Estate Agent with Premier Property Sales & Rentals RS284559

Donate BloodIf 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

4 Benefits of Giving 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

 

Comments (10)

Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Blood donations can help up to 3 people and ourselves. Very worthy cause. 

Mar 22, 2017 12:10 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Yes it is a wonderful thing to do. Thanks for stopping by Les & Sarah Oswald !

Mar 22, 2017 12:13 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Donating blood is one of the easiest and greatest ways to give to others! The only problem is it involves needles, but it is important to face your fears too. Especially to help others. Thanks for spreading awareness on March being Red Cross month. I had no idea!

Mar 22, 2017 01:08 PM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

I'm scheduled for early April.  Been donating for years.  Just for the stale cookies and orange juice.

Mar 22, 2017 02:49 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Thanks for stopping by Michelle Carr-Crowe-Top 1% Diamond Certified Real Estate Team Sells Cupertino San Jose Homes-Just Call 408-252-8900 .  Yes those needles put many people off.  I have to admit I am long over due in giving...Must face my fears as you say!

Mar 22, 2017 04:08 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

That's wonderful Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate that you are a regular!  You must enjoy the pretzels too!!  

Mar 22, 2017 04:10 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is great information to share. I can no longer donate blood since I have had leukemia.

Mar 23, 2017 04:37 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Thank you Roy Kelley . Glad that you donated in the past and so glad you are going strong in spite of the leukemia!!

Take care.

Mar 23, 2017 11:32 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I didn't know the benefits of that "blood-letting" Gloria.  I learned something new today!

Mar 26, 2017 05:22 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

That's great Myrl Jeffcoat !  

I have to get my nerve up again to donate!

Mar 26, 2017 06:34 PM