Ayuda will make you live longer.

Yes, it's true! We wouldn't make this up! The Corporation for National and Community Service released a report which notes the following:

* A study of adults age 65 and older found that the positive effect of volunteering on physical and mental health is due to the personal sense of accomplishment an individual gains from his or her volunteer activities.
* Another study found that volunteering led to lower rates of depression in individuals 65 and older.
* A Duke study found that individuals who volunteered after experiencing heart attacks reported reductions in despair and depression – two factors that that have been linked to mortality in post-coronary artery disease patients.
* An analysis of longitudinal data found that individuals over 70 who volunteered approximately 100 hours had less of a decline in self-reported health and functioning levels, experienced lower levels of depression, and had more longevity.
* Two studies found that volunteering threshold is about 100 hours per year, or about two hours a week. Individuals who reached the threshold enjoyed significant health benefits, although there were not additional benefits beyond the 100-hour mark.

So come on, be selfish and volunteer!

These handsome gentlemen are on the road to a long life as volunteer attorneys for our legal clinic. Don't they look healthy!!?