Be Kind

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

BBC

Health & Fitness, Science

4.6 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 10 January 2024

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

We could all use a little kindness in our lives. Surprisingly, a little altruism can actually have big benefits for our own health! Michael discovers that small acts of kindness can not only boost your mental health and improve your relationships but also boost the immune system. Dr Tristan Inagaki from the San Diego State University explains to Michael how her research has revealed that those performing acts of kindness had lower levels of systemic inflammation, which could reduce the risk of many major diseases. Meanwhile, our volunteer Sam enjoys finding ways to consciously incorporate kindness into his week.

Series Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Catherine Wyler Researcher: Sophie Richardson Researcher: Will Hornbrook Production Manager: Maria Simons Editor: Zoe Heron A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

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0:00.0	BBC Sounds.
0:02.0	Hello everyone, it's Michelle Vassage, and welcome to my podcast Rule Breakers.
0:06.0	But you sit down and be bright.
0:08.0	Celebrating women's voices.
0:10.0	You're very welcome to now you're asking with me, Marion Keys Keys and me Tara Flynn.
0:14.8	This is juicy. No limits, no limits.
0:17.2	Celebrating women.
0:18.8	Where to be a woman is the podcast celebrating the best of women's well-being. We're on a quest to find out
0:24.4	where in the world women are living their best lives. Celebrate yourself.
0:28.8	Lesson on BBC Sounds.
0:36.0	BBC Sounds, Music Radio Podcasts. You're about to listen to a brand new, just one thing, with me, Michael Mosley.
0:41.0	New episodes will be released on Wednesdays, but if you're in the UK
0:44.9	you can listen to new episodes a week early. First, on BBC Sounds.
0:49.7	I've got a cup of coffee for you.
0:54.0	Oh, thank you.
0:56.0	We would all like some quick and simple ways to improve our health,
1:00.0	but we're inundated with often conflicting advice.
1:03.0	So, if you're going to try just one thing to improve your mental and physical well-being,
1:09.0	what should it be?
1:11.0	Maybe some green tea to boost your brain power, or doing a plank to lure your blood pressure.
1:17.0	How about some small acts of kindness to benefit your immune system?
1:22.0	I've Dr Michael Mosley and this is just one thing
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