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Why giving feels so good

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The mutual cooperation activates two-reward processing centers of the brain, which releases the mood-lifting neurotransmitter and gives a positive glow on the person who is donating is reported. Commitment of charity is very important whether its donating blood, helping family and friends and participating in bikethons.

Author: Salamon, Julie
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2003
United States, Charity

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When the giving gets easy

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Julie Foudy, the captain of the US Women's National Soccer Team, is a volunteer for the Uniroyal Tire TOPSoccer league for children with physical and mental disabilities. Foudy is involved in the league because she feels that all children should be able to experience being part of a team.

Author: Gieske, Kimberly
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2001
Behavior, Soccer players, Volunteers, Foudy, Julie

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The giving season

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In reaction to the events of September 11, a New Yorker expresses her appreciation for the gifts she has in her life, including her job, her colleagues, and her family. She no longer feels it necessary to have more, but rather to appreciate what she already has.

Author: Danziger, Lucy S.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2001
Editorial, Appreciation, Quality of life, Life, Life (Philosophy), Friendship

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