- What’s ‘bird theory’?
Daily Edition • November 17, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Some experience seasonal affective disorder, others get more mild “winter blues” — whatever way you slice it, the truth is that the colder months can be depressing for many. But there’s good news, too: “With intention and evidence-based practices, winter can become a season of meaning, connection, and even joy,” writes clinical social worker Gio Dolcecore. Read about four research-backed approaches that can make winter a happier time. Must Reads…Read more
- Another Alzheimer’s research win
Daily Edition • November 12, 2025 SUPPORTED BY If you need to feel a dose of hope today, we recommend setting aside a few minutes to watch this viral video from an Ohio school. Adam Marcum, the head of communications for the Monroe Local School District, set up a microphone in a hallway that connects the junior high and high school, with a simple sign that read “Tell us something good that happened to you today.” And the students, some shy and some bursting with excitement, lined up to share...
- Boarding soon: A long-haul flight like no other
Daily Edition • November 11, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Today is Veteran’s Day, an opportunity to honor former service members. The commemoration first began as Armistice Day, marking the Nov. 11, 1918, agreement that ended World War I, before eventually being expanded to remember veterans of all wars. That history is well-known, but few know about the man — a humble Kansas shoe repairman — who prompted the evolution of the federal holiday. Must Reads To add to your reading list: The 2025 Booker Prize...
- To achieve happiness, take action
. Daily Edition • November 10, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Painter Bob Ross was famously enamored with “happy little trees,” and that legacy is living on through annual 5K races hosted by state departments of natural resources across the country. The Happy Little 5Ks, held on or around Earth Day in April, raise money for tree planting initiatives in state parks. It started in Michigan, and has since expanded to Florida, Oregon, and beyond, so be sure to check if there’s one near you. If the thought of...