Why Watching Oprah Makes You Better

New British study suggests viewers are more likely to do good deeds

By MindBodyGreen
Yes, in a new study, people who watch inspirational clips from Oprah are more likely to commit to and spend more time doing good deeds, suggests a British Study.

The study, conducted by Simone Schnall of the University of Cambridge in England, had 36 female participants individually watch one of three videos: the Oprah segment, a nature documentary, or a clip from a British comedy show. Not only were the participants who viewed the Oprah segment more likely to help the professor with another task, but they felt "moved and uplifted," or "having a warm feeling in the chest" after watching.

You can read the full article at MSN.

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Published February 22, 2010 at 5:00 AM