Stressed to the Max? New Study Shows Deep Sleep Can Reduce Anxiety By 30%
This new research from UC Berkeley shows that there is a direct correlation between feeling overanxious and undersleeping.
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Dreading a Dark Winter Lockdown? Think Like a Norwegian
WS looks to Norway to see how their traditions of coping with long cold winters can help Americans in states facing second lockdowns.
Model Village for Alzheimer's Patients in France Makes Residents Feel Like They're Still Independent
Near the French city of Dax, a village has been created with the specific needs of its 105 residents-all of whom suffer from Alzheimer's.
The Best Exercise for Seniors is High-Intensity Interval Training, Study Says
High-intensity interval training shows a marked effect on fitness and overall wellbeing in seniors, according to a new study from Norway.
Planting Handful of Seeds in a Bare Yard Could Reduce Stress Levels As Much As 8 Mindfulness Sessions
A University of Sheffield study has found that having just a little bit of greenery in a front yard can boost mental health significantly.
The 10 Healthiest Communities For Well-Being in America (Colorado Nabbed 6 of the Top 10 Spots)
Los Alamos County, New Mexico, was named the healthiest community in America in Top rankings from US News, with Colorado taking 6 of 10 spots.
Stress Keeping You Up Past Your Bedtime? 10 Simple, Science-backed Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
Better sleep can be a key component to managing stress and anxiety. Good News Network produces 10 tips for sleep based on the latest science.
A New Emoji is Being Proposed to Help Show Forgiveness - And This One Got the Most Votes
Finnish peace organizations have been crowdsourcing for a forgiveness emoji. Here's the winner, as chosen by the former president.
Girl Scout Takes A Stand Against Stress
Girl Scout Lucy Stimson addressed the growing problem with stress in her community by taking a stand to help others while earning Gold Award.
This Veteran is Helping Fellow Vets Transition to Civilian Life Through Video Gaming
U.S. Veteran Christopher Boehm is helping other veterans transition to regular life through video gaming and kind words.
Student Turned Her Ruined Summer Plans Into a Way to Help Isolating Seniors Connect With Doctors
Lia Rubel's mission in Vermont is to collect old smartphones and tablets to donate to Vermont patients in need.
Why Americans Think it's a Good Idea to Remember to Smile - And New Yorkers Get a Huge Reminder
Survey of Americans found that half believe it's important during lockdown to smile-and New Yorkers were reminded with huge smiley face on Brooklyn Bridge.
Feeling Stressed? Iceland is Broadcasting People's Yells of Frustration to Their Scenic Wilderness
An Icelandic travel company is helping people release their pent-up frustrations by amplifying their yells of frustration across vast open wilderness.
Company Projects Smiley Face On London's Parliament Across From A Hospital
Who was behind the smiley face projected on Parliament last night? On World Emoji Day, a cosmetics company spread the positivity across from a hospital.
COVID-19 Lockdown is Bringing Fathers Closer to Their Kids With Improved Relationships for 40% Surveyed
A pair of new studies reveals a silver lining amid the COVID gloom: Many fathers feel closer to their kids, and want to create a new normal going forward.
Johns Hopkins is Offering Free Online Course in Psychological First Aid
The class, which is being offered through the online educational platform Coursera, is currently being taken by more than 200,000 people around the world.
Americans Who Drink This Much Water a Day Were More Likely to Report Feeling 'Very Happy'
This poll says the more water you drink, the happier you feel-and those who feel they "don't drink enough water" more commonly reported feeling unhappy.
Surprising Percentage of People Feel Happier After Spontaneous Decisions
The average American makes 6,709 spontaneous decisions every year, according to new poll—and most feel happier because of it.
The 'Frazzled Cafe' Online Provides Virtual Support From a Comedian Mindfulness Expert
Frazzled Café Online is like a neighborhood coffee shop in a virtual environment, where people who are feeling overwhelmed can share their experiences.
Company is Offering Free Access to 1,200 Meditations For All Unemployed Americans
The world's leading provider of meditation and mindfulness tools is making all of its content free for unemployed and furloughed US workers.
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