Read the NPR article on stress and altruism at http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/12/17/460030338/be-kind-unwind-how-helping-others-can-help-keep-stress-in-check 

After reading the article, write your impressions of the piece. Because this is your opinion, it isn’t necessary to use outside references, but if you choose to quote other works, please include citations. You can write about the research and results from a technical perspective or you can write about your feelings about the article.  Grading is not based on length, but on content.