Relocation on Bomb Testing Range Saves Threatened Woodpecker Population
Endangered woodpeckers make a comeback on a U.S. bomb‑testing range thanks to relocation and habitat care.
30-Year-Old Mystery Solved: Transporter for "Miracle Nutrient" Discovered
This breakthrough could open up new opportunities for preventing Alzheimer's, treating cancer, and improving overall health.
Morning Coffee Boosts Happiness, Afternoon Cups Hurt Sleep
Your coffee’s timing impacts both happiness and rest. Morning caffeine sparks energy and positivity, while late‑day cups can quietly undermine deep sleep.
Young People Are Reading More, Bookstores Are Expanding
BookTok, manga, and fresh designs are fueling bookstore growth worldwide. Indie shops and chains, from Waterstones to Barnes & Noble, are booming.
The "Big Joy Project": Find More Happiness in Seven Days
The Big Joy Project shows how daily mini-exercises can lead to more happiness and well-being in just a week. Simple, fast, and effective.
Early Disease Detection: New Database Could Revolutionize Medicine
With over a billion scan images from 100,000 volunteers, scientists hope for breakthroughs in the early detection of diseases.
Breakthrough in Diabetes Research: Patient Produces His Own Insulin After Gene Therapy
New hope for millions of people with type 1 diabetes: A patient has received modified donor cells that his body accepted without immunosuppressants and which are now producing insulin. This is a significant step towards a potential cure.
Faster Walking Promotes Health and Longevity
An analysis shows that those who increase their walking pace benefit greatly. A faster step boosts health and overall fitness.
Happy and productive workers: biggest four-day work week trial proves benefits
A trial with 141 companies revealed that a shorter work week with the same pay increases well-being, reduces stress, and boosts productivity - a clear win for both employees and companies.
Stranger consoles car crash victim until help arrives
A man tried to free a woman after a car crash but the door was stuck. So he did what he “thought was right” and held her hand until the first responders got her out.
Heroic Dog’s Midnight Bark Saves Over 60 Villagers
A young dog’s midnight bark saved 67 villagers in India by warning them before a deadly monsoon landslide. This four-legged hero proves instinct can be life’s best alarm.
Happy Learning: How positive emotions enhance memory
Being happy is an effective study strategy: new research shows that positive emotions help lock in memories - even the boring stuff. Here’s how happiness leaves its mark on the brain.
Swiss Doctors Prescribe Museum Visits Instead of Pills
Swiss doctors prescribe museum visits instead of pills. Neuchâtel's pilot program wants to revolutionize healthcare.
The Wallet Test: Why Humans Are Secretly Kinder Than We Think
Dropped wallets are returned twice as often as we expect, but our pessimism about human kindness is quietly sabotaging our happiness. Time to trust more.
The Amazing Tale of Amber: A Rescue Dog's 100-Mile Journey
Rescue dog Amber swims to an island during an epic 100-mile journey across England. And gets saved by a tour boat on the way back.
The Life-Saving Power of Friendship
Your friends might be doing more than making you smile: they could be saving your life.
Simple Exercises That Lower Your Blood Pressure Big Time
Science says it's real — and wildly effective: Discover the surprisingly powerful wall squat (plus planks, lunges & more) to lower your blood pressure without even breaking a sweat.
Unlocking Weight Loss: The Meal Sequencing Guide
Lose weight without changing what you eat? The secret might be in the order you eat it.
Decoding the Step Count: The New Daily Walking Goals
Optimal daily step count for health: Debunking the 10,000-step myth with personalized goals.
Evidence-Based Living: practical life hacks, latest studies, and health insights.
Life-Lessons for Happiness & Purpose: your friendly guide to more smiles, calm and joy.
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