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How Community Service Benefits Your Health

By Brandi Swieter

Working within the community has its advantages. Not only does it make the community more inviting for others, but it brings health benefits to those individuals who participate. There are many ways in which community service benefits a person’s health that makes it even more worthwhile.

Reduces Feelings of Depression

Too many people who feel depressed keep cooped up and to themselves. This can actually lead to further feelings of depression. Rather than sitting home alone feeling isolated, people should get out of their comfort zones and get into the community to volunteer. They’ll get to socialize with others and be outside, both of which help to combat symptoms.

Improves Self-Esteem

People who help out within the community often feel good about doing so. This can help to boost self-esteem and make people feel worthy. It also helps to build confidence as people realize what they’re doing makes a difference, and they see they can actually achieve goals they set out to accomplish.

Helps Promote Weight Loss

While one day of volunteering isn’t going to shed several pounds, community service can help promote weight loss over time. Most jobs involve physical work, such as painting, planting, and carrying boxes. These tasks require people to use their muscles and can help burn fat in the process.

Limits the Risk for Developing Memory Disorders

Memory disorders often come about as people age. Their minds start to wander and the brain does not work as well as it once did. Memory disorders, including dementia and Alzheimer's, can have their risks and symptoms limited with the help of community service. People who remain active and social tend to continue having a strong mind for longer than usual.

Promotes a Longer Life

Those who continue to volunteer as they age tend to live longer. They experience less disease and have better health overall. With the risk for memory loss reduced, symptoms of depression at bay, and a healthy and active volunteer lifestyle, people can live a longer and fuller life. Roughly 100 hours a year is what studies show can help make people healthier.

With these health benefits available, as well as the benefits it brings to the area, community service is something more and more people should be doing. Get involved in your community today for extra advantages for yourself and make a difference to everyone.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Roseville, Calif.

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