{"product_id":"your-brain-on-altruism-the-power-of-connection-and-community-during-times-of-crisis-paperback","title":"Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community During Times of Crisis - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicole Karlis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn an era when \"self-care\" often revolves around consumption and profit, a health and science journalist emphasizes the genuine health advantages of a culture of caring.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Helping others can enhance our physical and mental well-being, boost resilience, and nurture a sense of fulfillment and connection beyond crises. In \u003ci\u003eYour Brain on Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e, health and science journalist Nicole Karlis delves into the science behind generosity and the benefits of fostering a culture of care for our health. She explores cutting-edge research on the sociology and psychology of altruism, revealing how acts of kindness during crises--such as COVID-19, natural disasters, and wars--inspire people to set aside differences and help one another. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through interviews with innovators creating infrastructures for social connection--from a former entrepreneur leading a social prescribing movement, to doctors prescribing volunteer work and acts of kindness--Karlis shows how we all can contribute to cultivating kindness. A powerful call for a culture of caring, this book urges us to see taking care of one another as a social strength. By embracing this mindset and viewing ourselves as stewards of kindness, we can combat the epidemic of loneliness and build a more compassionate and resilient society.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful dive into how acts of kindness can ignite your brain, boost happiness, and transform both your life and the world around you. Nicole Karlis brilliantly explores the science behind selflessness, revealing how altruism and empathy shape our minds, well-being, and society. Discover the pathways that light up when we put others first--and how this benefits us all!--Michael Amster, physician and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Awe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"We all know society would benefit from more compassion, but Karlis shows us the innumerable exciting, surprising, and inspiring ways that growing altruistic habits helps us be happier and healthier individuals.\u003ci\u003e Your Brain on Altruism \u003c\/i\u003eis exhaustively researched and beautifully written and should be required reading for everyone.\"--Jaimal Yogis, author of\u003ci\u003e The Fear Project: What Our Most Primal Emotion Taught Me about Survival, Success, Surfing ... and Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Karlis \u003c\/b\u003eis a health and science journalist. Her work has been published in \u003ci\u003eSalon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Bold Italic\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63435611242845,"sku":"9780520397606","price":33.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/uEtKmAmjtF9780520397606.webp?v=1771106128","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/your-brain-on-altruism-the-power-of-connection-and-community-during-times-of-crisis-paperback","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}