After 4 Winless Years, He Won the Masters and Became the First Japanese Man to Win a Golf Major
Hideki Matsuyama has won the 2021 Golf Masters and become a national treasure in Japan.
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Hydration May Be the Recipe for Happiness: This Poll Reflects Benefits, The More Water You Drink
A new survey of 2,000 Americans, commissioned by Bosch, explores how hydration affects happiness and optimism.
Study: CBD May Help ADHD Kids More Than Drugs
Many kids with ADHD are treated with drugs, but a new study says food may be the key. Published in The Lancet journal, the study suggests that with a very restrictive diet, kids with ADHD could experience a significant reduction in symptoms.
Tricking Coronavirus With a Fake 'Handshake' - Scientists Develop Peptides That Could Inactivate COVID
Ohio State has developed peptides that trick SARS-CoV-2 into interacting with a replica rather than the actual human cell, preventing infection.
If Anyone Needs to Stay Positive, Just Validate Their Feelings-Study Says
An Ohio State University study shows the power of validation in helping people stay positive. Here's the science on why.
Gary Sinise and his "Lt. Dan Band" Plays Benefit Concert for Triple Amputee Vet
Actor Gary Sinise, known for his role as Lieutenant Dan in the film Forrest Gump, played a concert last night with his Lt. Dan Band to raise money for a North Carolina soldier who lost both legs and one arm while serving in Afghanistan. Corporal J.B. Kerns will get a custom home from Sinise's foundation which has helped build several technological smart homes to meet the needs of wounded veterans.
Young Employee Sees Signs of Roof Collapse in Time to Evacuate Casino
After a heavy snowfall, a young man saw the warning signs before a roof collapse and is being credited with saving people from being injured.
Young Homeless Mom Fighting Cancer Surprised With New Home
Lunchtime conversations with strangers can sometimes lead to miraculous luck. Such was the outcome for an Alabama woman working at a sandwich shop whose friendship with a compassionate Methodist Pastor led to a fresh start.
Woman Loses 276 Pounds With Simple Plan Instead of Surgery
Theresa Borawski primarily relied on an electric wheelchair to get around. She hadn't even walked to the mailbox in two years. That was March 2011, when Borawski weighed 428 pounds. It took a decisive moment and some will power but she changed her eating habits and lost 276 pounds, and became a participant in life once again.
US Industrial Output Rebounds Strongly in April, Jobs Returning from China
Industrial production in the U.S. surged in April, with the data from factories, mines and utilities rising 1.1 percent, the strongest gain since December 2010 and well above expectations. Over the past 22 months, if you dive into the numbers, you'll notice several positive manufacturing trends, according to a new government report.
Two New Studies Show Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flashes
Women suffering from hot flashes associated with menopause may have another alternative to hormone replacement therapy, according to two new studies showing that treatment with acupuncture significantly reduces the severity and frequency of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.
Truckers Who Saved Others are Finalists for Highway Hero Award
Professional truck drivers who jumped from their cabs to rescue fellow motorists are being honored as heroes by the Goodyear Tire Company in their 29th annual Highway Hero Awards for North America.
Stevie Awards for Customer Service Honor Best Customer Call Centers
The secret to Michael White's success is satisfaction -- for his customers. White, 29, was recently named the Customer Service Contact Professional of the Year at the 5th annual Stevie Awards honoring the accomplishments of customer service professionals worldwide.
Six Green Innovations Making Freight Rail an Environmental Favorite
Of all freight transportation options, rail is the most environmentally friendly way to move goods over land, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which estimates that if just 10% of the nation's freight were shifted to rail fuel savings would approach one billion gallons annually and emissions would be cut by two-thirds.
Selling Eye Glasses at Cost While Giving a Pair to the Needy With Every Sale
Warby Parker is a new web-based company with a mission that goes far beyond profit. They want to help people find affordable glasses by cutting out the middleman. They also want to make a difference, by donating one pair of glasses to a person in need for every pair sold. So far, in one year, the startup has sold 60,000 glasses.
Mollusk Shells Inspire Super-Glass
The structure and toughness of a mollusk shell has inspired scientists at McGill's University to create glass that doesn't shatter. Instead, the glass bends with flexibility that comes from a network of microscopic cracks, significantly increasing the toughness of glass.
Millions in Insurance Rebates on the Way to US Consumers, Businesses
Due to a rule in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, US health insurers generally have to spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on health care and quality, not administrative overhead or marketing. Insurers that don't meet or exceed this standard, are sending millions in rebates back to consumers and businesses.
If Overly Anxious or Depressed, Study Shows That Focus on Past Successes Can Improve Judgement
A UC Berkeley shows that if you're feeling overly anxious or depressed, focusing on past successes can help improve judgement.
How to be Happier in 2021: Toss Out Your Usual List of New Year's Resolutions, Says Study
From the University of Rochester, here's the surprising science on how to create the best new year's resolutions for 2021 to make you happier.
Whole Foods' Micro-Loans Help 1.3 Million People
Mission statements seldom come simpler than the one guiding the Whole Planet Foundation, which aims to alleviate poverty through microcredit — small loans extended to poor people — in communities that supply Whole Foods stores with products. Since 2005, the Foundation has witnessed a payback rate of 97 percent on the staggering $32 million committed to nearly a quarter million microcredit clients in 54 countries globally.
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