For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. ‍Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too narrowly — ...

People are more likely to act helpfully in situations where there are poorer choices to give to others, according to a new ...

Spending a few hours a week helping others may slow the aging of the brain. Researchers found that both formal volunteering and informal acts, like helping neighbors or relatives, were linked to ...

Some people are just the go-tos when anyone in their circle has a problem. They give great advice, are always understanding, and have an energy that makes people want to approach them for help. The ...

Some people may pretend to be good and kind, but those who truly care about others have a deeper sense of goodness that can be detected in everyday conversation.

It’s the end of an era for chef Jeff Bacon, who, after founding Providence Kitchen’s culinary program at Second Harvest Food ...