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Houseplants for Your Health: 6 Indoor Plants That Can Improve Your Well-Being

Lifestyle, Things We Love / 5 min. read

Recommendations are independently selected by our team but may result in a commission to Nice News which helps keep our content free. The positive influence of nature on physical and mental well-being has been extensively documented — and you don’t need to start forest bathing on the regular to reap the benefits (though we’re all […]

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Have You Heard of Cozy Cardio? Learn All About the Latest Fitness Trend — And Give It a Try

Health / 4 min. read

The latest fitness trend — cozy cardio — couldn’t be more Nice News-coded. The concept has blown up on social media thanks to a content creator named Hope Zuckerbrow. She began posting videos of her early morning workouts in 2022, and they quickly took off.  It’s easy to see why. Cozy cardio rejects the idea

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Turning 25-Ton Snow Blocks Into Art: The 2024 International Snow Sculpture Championships

Environment / 2 min. read

Contestants from around the world convened in the tiny town of Breckenridge, Colorado, nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, to go for gold in the 33rd annual International Snow Sculpture Championships this January.  And when we say snow sculpture, we aren’t referring to Frosty the Snowman figures with coal buttons and carrot noses.

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Some of the Biggest Cancer Research Breakthroughs in Recent Years

Health / 8 min. read

Cancer affects millions of people every year — meaning many, if not most, of us have been personally impacted in some form by the disease.  Initiatives like World Cancer Day, celebrated annually on Feb. 4, work to raise awareness, educate the public, and advocate for action in humanity’s collective fight against the illness. And though

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Gordon Parks: How Life Magazine’s First Black Staff Photographer Shed Light on Social Justice With Expressive Images

Culture / 5 min. read

In 1948, six years before the civil rights movement would officially begin, Gordon Parks became Life magazine’s first Black staff photographer. During his nearly three decades with the publication, he made an indelible impression not only on its glossy pages, but also on American society as a whole.  Parks produced powerful photo essays that drew

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Full-Time Thrifter Encourages Secondhand Shopping by Posting Local Treasures on Social Media

Environment, Exclusive / 3 min. read

Thrifting is an increasingly popular way to shop (and a great way to spend an afternoon), but what if we told you it could be a full-time job?  At least it is for Ambie Hay, who goes by “Palm Beach Thrifters” on social media. When she’s out and about in Palm Beach County, Florida, scouting

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On the Hunt for a Hobby? Here Are 31 Activities to Try

Culture / 8 min. read

What do you like to do in your free time? That simple question might be surprisingly difficult to answer. It makes sense: With responsibilities, to-dos, and major world events, the pursuits that bring us joy often get overlooked. However, having fun isn’t frivolous; it’s necessary. Research shows that when we’re doing uplifting activities, our bodies

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What Rats Can Teach Us About the Importance of Play — And How to Incorporate More Into Your Life

Science / 5 min. read

Science has long shown that play is beneficial to humans: In children, the behavior aids in emotional and cognitive development, and in adults, playfulness has been linked to an increased ability to cope with stress. Now, a recent study has added to that body of research by investigating which neural circuits are involved in play

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