{"id":27671,"date":"2022-06-15T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T02:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/?p=27671"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:50:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T05:50:17","slug":"3-surprising-health-benefits-why-you-should-donate-blood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/ms\/3-surprising-health-benefits-why-you-should-donate-blood\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Surprising Health Benefits Why You Should Donate Blood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that donating blood is not only good for those in need, but it\u2019s also great for your health? Believe it or not, there are a number of benefits to giving blood, including: improved heart health, reduced stress levels, and even a longer life! So if you\u2019re looking for a way to give back and improve your own health at the same time, donating blood is a great option. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of blood donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Mental Health Foundation, helping others can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reduce stress<\/li><li>Improve emotional health<\/li><li>Boost physical health <\/li><li>Reduce negative emotions <\/li><li>Provide a sense of relatedness and reduce isolation <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e59150229f6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e59150229f6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/ms\/3-surprising-health-benefits-why-you-should-donate-blood\/#Health_Benefits_of_Donating_Blood\" >Health Benefits of Donating Blood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/ms\/3-surprising-health-benefits-why-you-should-donate-blood\/#Free_health_checkup\" >Free health checkup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/ms\/3-surprising-health-benefits-why-you-should-donate-blood\/#Lower_risk_of_heart_attack\" >Lower risk of heart attack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/ms\/3-surprising-health-benefits-why-you-should-donate-blood\/#Criteria_to_donate_blood_in_Malaysia\" >Criteria to donate blood in Malaysia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_of_Donating_Blood\"><\/span>Health Benefits of Donating Blood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_health_checkup\"><\/span>Free health checkup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you donate blood a trained staff member performs a health check. They check your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heart rate<\/li><li>Blood pressure<\/li><li>Body temperature<\/li><li>Hemoglobin levels <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This quick check can potentially indicate underlying medical conditions or risk facts for certain diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your blood is also tested for diseases, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hepatitis B<\/li><li>Hepatitis C<\/li><li>HIV<\/li><li>West Nile virus<\/li><li>Syphillis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_risk_of_heart_attack\"><\/span>Lower risk of heart attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular blood donations were associated with lower iron stores in a 2013 study, reducing the risk of a heart attack. High iron stores are thought to increase the risk of a heart attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criteria_to_donate_blood_in_Malaysia\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ummc.edu.my\/pesakit\/blood-CRITERIA.asp?kodBM=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crite<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ummc.edu.my\/pesakit\/blood-CRITERIA.asp?kodBM=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ummc.edu.my\/pesakit\/blood-CRITERIA.asp?kodBM=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ia<\/a> to donate blood in Malaysia <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Healthy body weight: above 45kg<\/li><li>Eaten before donation<\/li><li>Age: 1st time: 18-60 yrs, Regular donor: 18-65 yrs<\/li><li>Had at least 5 hours sleep<\/li><li>Hemoglobin minimum 12.5g\/dL (women) and 13.5g\/dL (men)<\/li><li>No pre-existing health conditions <\/li><li>3 months since your last blood donation<\/li><li>Women: Not pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating<\/li><li>Been in Malaysia at least 1 year (if not Malaysian citizen)<\/li><li>Identification document (original) <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to donate blood, find the centre closest to you on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myhealth.gov.my\/derma-darah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of Health<\/a>, Malaysia website. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that donating blood is not only good for those in need, but it\u2019s also great for your health? 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