When it comes to emotional states, we’d all love to vacillate between being just plain happy and having the time of our lives. But research into an idea called emodiversity suggests that experiencing many different emotions — even negative ones — is a good thing, associated not only with improved well-being but also with better […]
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.
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Say you win a radio sweepstakes giving you two tickets to a sold-out concert the upcoming weekend. You eagerly text your friend and ask if they’d like to join. Their response? “Maybe.”
When You’re Caught Between “Yes” and “No,” Here’s Why “Maybe” Isn’t the Way to Go Continue Reading »
Cross-country and international vacations are exciting opportunities for adventure — until you spend your first couple days exhausted, stumbling through the streets bleary-eyed in an attempt to track down a lifesaving cup of coffee. OK, maybe jet lag isn’t always that dramatic, but lying wide awake until 3 a.m. can put a damper on an
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There are over 6 million people living with dementia in the U.S. and 57 million globally.
These figures will only increase in the coming years, as rates of dementia are predicted to double by 2060. If you don’t know someone affected by dementia, you probably will at some point.
Social media has given rise to numerous challenges purported to reveal the truth about romantic relationships — like orange peel theory, the idea that if your partner peels your orange without being asked, they truly care for you. Certain of these are more dubious than others, but one test that’s recently gone viral has some
What’s “Bird Theory”? The Science Behind the Viral Relationship Test Continue Reading »
Ever told yourself you’re too old to do something? That kind of discouraging self-talk is common at any age: Many of us convince ourselves it’s too late to learn a new technology at 70, start weight lifting at 60, or change careers at 35. But where do those thoughts come from? And should we listen
Guilty of Ageism Toward Yourself? Why You Should Stop Saying “I’m Too Old” Continue Reading »
Kayla Lamoreaux genuinely enjoys giving back. “I’m one of those people who always felt happy seeing other people happy,” she told Nice News. She’s also someone who’s struggled in her relationship with alcohol. So when Lamoreaux found herself newly sober during the pandemic, when much of America was running up their BevMo! bills, she decided
“FINISH LINE!!! I did it!” Colin O’Brady wrote in 2018 after completing the first solo, unsupported, and unaided crossing of Antarctica, covering 932 miles in 54 days. Now, seven years later, the 40-year-old adventurer is pushing that finish line even farther, embarking imminently on an unprecedented 1,780-mile journey across the continent over 110 days —
Meet the Trailblazer Taking on a Record-Breaking, Solo Antarctic Crossing Continue Reading »
Besides reporting on positive developments and goings-on around the world, one of Nice News’ love languages is sharing products we wish we’d known about sooner. And with the season of gift giving upon us, we figured: What better time to compile our favorite can’t-live-without purchases of the year in one place?
Nice News’ “Nice List”: 20 Products Our Team Bought and Loved This Year Continue Reading »
