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Copy(NAPSI)-Not only does volunteering help the communities you volunteer in, but the latest research shows that it could be good for your health.
A recent survey by UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch, a nonprofit organization that connects people with causes, found a connection between volunteerism and a healthier lifestyle.
The survey found that 68 percent of volunteers felt physically healthier after volunteering, and 73 percent of volunteers agree that it lowered their stress levels.
Volunteer Match also partners with UnitedHealthcare to encourage volunteering among employees. Nearly three-quarters of its employees volunteered last year. In addition, UnitedHealthcare launched "Do Good. Live Well." an initiative designed to inspire service and volunteerism across the country.
The survey shows that the rewards of volunteering include a healthier community, a healthier workforce and a healthier you.
To find a place to volunteer, visit www.volunteermatch.org. or learn more about UnitedHealthcare's volunteer programs at www.dogoodlivewell.org.
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