Good News Notes: “‘Yoga and meditation are holistic disciplines that integrate both mental and physical methods for human well-being,’ said Dr. Vijayendran Chandran from the College of Medicine and McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida and his colleagues. “These practices are growing in popularity worldwide, and according to a recent national health survey, 14%…
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Jacksonville man close to completing 11,500-mile bike journey to raise money for cancer nonprofit
Good News Notes: “A Jacksonville man is riding roughly 11,500 miles across the country to raise money for cancer. Greg Taylor left the River City more than four months ago. “The trip has been unbelievable,” said Taylor. “You know, you try to put into words everything and just the magnitude that it’s been to be…
Therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
Good News Notes: “Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles…
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…
Liv Austen Set to Headline Inaugural Country Mind Benefit Event
Good News Notes: “Norweigan country-pop superstar, and now resident Londoner, Liv Austen is set to headline a benefit event in aid of Mind UK, a mental health charity, sponsored by Belles and Gals.” “Supporting the event alongside Liv Austen, is Belles and Gals managed artist Louise Parker and welsh country star Eleri Angharad.” “There was no question when I heard…
More colleges are opening doors to students with intellectual disabilities and giving them life skills and a ticket to employment, but federal funding for some of these programs runs out next year.
Good News Notes: “It was a bittersweet moment for Casey and Dean Jorgensen, Courtney’s parents, who live two hours away from the college, in Grantsville, Utah. They’d always hoped that their daughter might be able to attend college, but a college education was never a guarantee. They were excited for her, but like many parents…
Child Advocacy Center Receives $400K Matching Donation For Capital Campaign
Good News Notes: “Before Junk Yard Dog came to the Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville, he often acted out and abruptly left school to escape anything that made him feel unsafe. Now, the 12-year-old boy greets and gives tours to children who are new to the center. Junk Yard Dog is a child abuse victim,…