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Giving can also make people physically stronger, at least temporarily. Researchers asked people to hold a 5‐pound weight with their arms stretched horizontally for as long as they could. They were then given a $1 payment and half of them were asked to donate it to UNICEF (100 percent agreed), while the other half just kept it. People who donated the money held the 5‐pound weight longer than those who didn't. Other research confirms that giving time may also have similar effects. Older adults who volunteered for 4–8 months (compared to controls) reported increased strength and energy, better grip strength, and faster walking and stair climbing speeds.