- Which US cities have the fittest people?
Daily Edition • July 25, 2025 SUPPORTED BY If you’re planning on spending time in the American wilderness soon, it’d be wise to brush up on your knowledge of the animals that live there — specifically, your knowledge of how to keep yourself (and the creatures) safe. Take The New York Times’ new wildlife quiz to learn the answers to questions like “How fast can bison run?” and “What should you do if you encounter an alligator?” Nice News Today Have you noticed that some days you’re able to hop…Read more
- How physician empathy influences patients
Sunday Edition • April 21, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Taking a cue from Mary’s famous four-legged friend, four little lambs have been going to school. This isn’t the setup to another nursery rhyme, though — it’s a real-life program in Pennsylvania that’s helping children build literacy skills. The brainchild of Laura Jacob, superintendent of a school district outside Pittsburgh, the initiative is based on research that suggests having animals as an audience aids in developing kids’ reading abilities....
- This weekend’s once-in-a-lifetime comet
Daily Edition • April 20, 2024 SUPPORTED BY You’ve likely heard the phrase “gap year” used to describe students taking time to travel, volunteer, or relax before pursuing higher education or work. Less talked about is the growing trend of adults embarking on their own version of a gap year, also known as a mini-sabbatical. According to the Associated Press, more companies are offering these extended breaks as a way to counter employee burnout and exhaustion. If that has you feeling inspired,...
- America’s “most underrated” national parks 🏞️
Daily Edition • April 19, 2024 SUPPORTED BY The health benefits of walking have been borne out by science — the activity can improve sleep quality, increase blood flow, and boost moods. While many people believe they need to take 10,000 steps a day to get those benefits, that specific figure didn’t originate in a study. It actually made it into the mainstream due to a Japanese clock company’s marketing campaign ahead of the Tokyo Olympics back in 1964. So how many steps a day should you aim...