Massive Study Shows That Two Hours a Week is Key Dose of Nature for Health Benefits
This massive new English study has identified the perfect amount of time that people should spend outdoors in order to properly absorb all of its benefits.
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Watch Police Officer Help to Save Suicidal Man From Bridge After Offering to Give Him a Hug
A compassionate cop managed to stop a suicidal man from jumping off of a bridge in Arizona after he offered to give the man a hug.
First-of-its-Kind National Theater Festival for Veterans Using Drama to Find Emotional Resilience
Feast of Crispian which pairs Shakespeare with veterans struggling post-war, announced the first-ever National Veterans Theater Festival May 23-26 in Milwaukee.
Thousands of People Have Been Encouraged By Mom's Yard Signs - and Their Feedback Has Been Amazing
It has been two years since an Oregon woman started planting encouraging signs in people's yards - and the resulting testimonials have been amazing.
Managing Your Gut Bacteria Shown to Alleviate Anxiety, Says New Research
Over a dozen different studies have found that people who take steps to regulate their gut bacteria experience fewer symptoms of anxiety.
If You Worry About Having ADHD, Don't Despair - Scientists Now Believe Leonardo da Vinci Had It Too
"I hope that Leonardo's legacy can help us to change some of the stigma around ADHD," said the researcher who led the study.
Music Takes 13 Minutes to 'Release Sadness' and 9 to Make You Happy, Says New Study
Musical scientists have finally determined the exact amount of time it takes for music ease symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Great Things to Do at Home While Quarantined: Let's Be Pandemic-Positive
Need tips on how to spend your time in self-isolation? Here are 16 productive and positive things to do from home while you're in quarantine.
Anonymous Love Letters Lift the Spirits of Anyone Signed Up On This Website
You know how you feel when you open a mailbox and find a letter among the bills? Imagine getting dozens of anonymous notes filled with encouragement.
These Are The Best Things About Aging, as Voted By People Over 50
A new survey uncovers the positive aspects about aging—and almost half of adults over 50 say their self-confidence and fulfillment has increased with age.
New Study Finds Probiotics Dramatically Reducing the Symptoms of Depression
This new research paper published in the Nutrition journal found that 8 weeks of probiotic supplements significantly reduced depressive symptoms.
These Schools Are Offering Yoga and Mindfulness Class as an Alternative to After-School Detention
Yellow Springs High School in Ohio is offering mindfulness, meditation, and yoga classes as an alternative to punitive after-school detention programs.
A Republican Red State Banned Discredited LGBTQ 'Conversion Therapy' as Destructive
Utah became the 19th state to ban controversial LGBTQ conversion therapy after Republicans in both houses and the governor passed the ban last month.
In World First, AI System Develops New Drug, Cuts R&D Costs By 80%, Moving it to Trials For OCD Patients in 1/5 the Time
A British artificial intelligence system has invented a new drug now in human trials for treating OCD—and using AI reduced the drug's R&D costs by 80%.
In Twist of Fate, Hotline Volunteer Learns She Has Been Working With Man Who Saved Her 7 Years Ago
Georgina Laurie only learned the identify of her anonymous savior after she overheard her co-worker use a seemingly innocuous phrase on the phone.
Boy Was Inspired to Become Youngest Yogi in US After Seeing How Yoga Healed His Mom After Chemo
Now 14 years old, this young man has taught yoga classes all over the world—and he often donates the money he makes to cancer research charities.
Doing Something Nice For Others Can Immediately Relieve Sensations of Physical and Mental Pain, Says New Study
This intriguing new study says that altruism and charity can reduce pain and increase peoples' accute and chronic pain thresholds.
How You Could Spend Your Heartbeats More Wisely, According to the Science of Kindness
If you think about how much time is spent on random incidents—have you thought about spending your heartbeats and dopamine on only things that are worth it?
Have You Found Meaning in Life? Scientific Study Says the Answer Could Determine Health and Longevity
Researchers are finally attempting to figure out the measurable physical and emotional impacts of philosophical questions such as "What is my purpose?"
The United States is Officially Getting Its Own 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Within the Next 18 Months
Not only will the new hotline help to alleviate caller traffic for 911 dispatchers, it is also likely to reduce public stigma about suicide.
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