Good News Notes: “Keeping your heart healthy may play a role in keeping your memory sharp later in life, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Neurology. Other factors, including not smoking, past high scores on cognitive tests and the presence of a particular gene variant, were also linked to better memory for people in…
Month: July 2020
Heartwarming pics show world’s rarest gorillas with babies, thrilling wildlife experts
Good News Notes: “A remote camera operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society captured the remarkable photos of the group of rare Cross River gorillas in Nigeria’s Mbe mountains. The most endangered gorilla subspecies, only around 300 Cross River gorillas are thought to exist, living in an isolated region along the border between Nigeria and Cameroon.” “The…
21 ways to reduce your Alzheimer’s risk, backed by research
Good News Notes: “There are 21 known ways to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and 10 of those are backed by strong scientific evidence, new research has revealed. The preventative steps with the most impact are mentally stimulating activities, including reading and chess; avoiding stress, depression and head trauma; and avoiding diabetes, high blood…
Students donate funds from cancelled events to boy with leukemia
Good News Notes: “Prom and end-of-the year celebrations are looked forward to for months. But coronavirus had other plans this year. The pandemic canceled those events for seniors across the country, including at East Rochester Junior/Senior High School. More than $4,000 was raised for celebrations at that school. When COVID canceled them, the funds were…
Greta Thunberg wins Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, will donate money
Good News Notes: “Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is pledging to donate $1.15 million she’s won in prize money to groups working to fight climate change. Thunberg was selected to win the inaugural Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity from 136 nominees from 46 different countries, the foundation said in a statement. She was chosen because of the way she “has…
New Buses Create Less Pollution for Costa del Sol City
Good News Notes: “The Marbella Council has an ongoing policy of promoting sustainable public transport and reducing the amount of pollution that it creates. To this end, it has added two efficient new buses to its fleet (one large and one small) which it is claimed will reduce the carbon emissions by 28,000 kilos per annum…
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake Reportedly Welcome “Secret” Second Child
Good News Notes: “The Daily Mail has reported that Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake have welcomed a baby boy to their family. V.F. has reached out to the couple’s representatives for confirmation. We’ve already started knitting booties, though, just to be safe. Biel, 38, and Timberlake, 39, had their first son, Silas, in April 2015. The couple were married in 2012. The news…
Best Life: Doctors use tissue from thigh to replace woman’s tongue
Good News Notes: “This year, more than 53,000 adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with an oral cancer. Removing these types of cancers can affect how patients breathe, swallow, and talk. But, with a lot of practice, anything is possible. For Cynthia Zamora, simply being able to talk is nothing short of miraculous. Three…
‘Heroic efforts:’ Waukesha fire crews rescued individual from potential drowning in Fox River
Good News Notes: “Crews with the Waukesha Fire Department on Monday evening, July 20 rescued an individual after responding to a report of a possible drowning in the Fox River near the Wisconsin Avenue bridge.” View the whole story here: https://fox6now.com/2020/07/20/heroic-efforts-waukesha-fire-crews-rescued-individual-from-potential-drowning-in-fox-river/
3000 Club distributes produce, dairy, food staples for $10 donation per box
Good News Notes: “For a core group of 24 volunteers with The 3000 Club Tucson, giving time and energy is all about sharing, caring and neighbors helping neighbors — while ultimately reducing waste. Named for 3,000 members in Tucson and Phoenix who kicked off the nonprofit with an investment of $100 each to start a…