Good News Notes: “A natural plant-derived food supplement could possibly be used to help reduce anxiety, according to a study from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot. The substance, beta-sitosterol, was shown to reduce anxiety in mice and to produce this effect both by itself and in synergic combination with the antidepressant Prozac. Building off…
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Scientists discover this activity is the key to having a stronger memory
Good News Notes: “Just like a nostalgic grandparent flipping through old photo albums, our brains constantly replay memories from past events in our lives as we sleep. It may seem overly sentimental at first, but our minds aren’t just looking to reminisce and remember the good times. All of that brain activity while dreaming serves…
Day of kindness planned in honor of father-to-be
Good News Notes: “A West Michigan family is calling on others to perform random acts of kindness Feb. 6 to honor the anniversary of a loved one’s death. Jake Engel died of unexpected heart complications Feb. 6, 2018. Engel described her younger brother as a man who loved life.” View the whole story here: https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/day-of-kindness-planned-in-honor-of-father-to-be/
Emma Loves Dogs: Fundraiser held to benefit animals and ‘carry on the legacy’ of 8-year-old Hartland girl
Good News Notes: “The memory of an 8-year-old girl who passed away in November following a battle with a rare brain tumor was honored Sunday, Dec. 22 at Westallion Brewing Company in West Allis. A fundraiser was held to raise money for “Emma Loves Dogs,” a foundation created by Emma Mertens and her family.” “Hundreds of people…
Family fills 26-foot truck with Toys for Tots donation in memory of loved one
Good News Notes: “A Wake County family is channeling a lost loved one’s giving spirit this holiday.” “Chris Groom died in a crash in 2003 at the age of 19.” “The Christmas before, he anonymously donated money to help buy toys for less fortunate children. More than 15 years later, his family continues a tradition…
Regan’s Acts of Kindness spreading joy to Central New York children with ornaments
Good News Notes: “Regan’s Acts of Kindness Children’s Ornament Drive is underway to brighten the holiday season for Central New York children and their families.” “The group is asking people to buy an ornament and drop it off at participating locations by Nov. 29.” “Ornaments will be given to babies born at St. Joseph’s Health…
RVC residents treated to random acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “Positive things were happening in Rockville Centre last week, and dozens of people experienced the good vibes firsthand through random acts of kindness. South Side High School graduate Tommy Maher, of the Honor Network, started a “pay it forward” campaign in memory of Mary Ruchalski, surprising many customers of Lacrosse Unlimited and…
Teen girl spends weekends throwing birthday parties for kids in shelters who have never had one before
Good News Notes: “This empathetic teen girl spends her weekend’s throwing birthday parties, for homeless kids, that had never had one.” “The driven teen reaches out to venders, to donate things like decoration, food, and entertainment for the parties.” “With the help of charity from vendors, the parties are the real deal! She even specializes…
A random ‘slice’ of birthday kindness
Good News Notes: An excited aunt went to pick up her niece’s Peppa Pig birthday cake. She was surprised to find a stranger had already paid for it. He had done it in memory of his own daughter who was not here for her birthday. View the whole story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-49676213