Getting sober: The benefits of meditation through Dry July

Good News Notes: “Meditation is a good bridge between partying and sobriety because it takes you out of your mind and your thoughts into a place of peace,” Sydney-based Kinsella says. “It brings you to a state of balance, which means that compulsive behaviours will likely naturally start falling away.” He says Dry July, where people take…

Maplewood school lunch lady’s fruit and vegetable displays go viral

Good News Notes: “The salad bar at John Glenn Middle School comes with instructions. A sign in the Maplewood school’s cafeteria explains that the salad bar as a meal choice includes fruit, vegetables, grains/pasta, meat or meat alternatives and milk — emphasizing in bold type that students ‘Must take 3 of the 5 offerings including…

Demi Lovato opens up on relapse and recovery

 Good News Notes: “Demi Lovato thought she was in recovery. Then she realized she was just fighting a different battle.  It wasn’t the first time the 27-year-old singer had spoken publicly about her experience with eating disorders. She’s been open about her struggles with bulimia, self-harm and other mental health issues over a career that…