Meditation Enhances Immune System without Activating Inflammatory Signals, Study Says

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%…

Actively ‘Coping’ With Daily Stress of MS Tied to Better Life Quality

Good News Notes: “Actively taking steps to cope with the chronic stress of multiple sclerosis (MS) — from keeping a sense of humor to seeking emotional and tangible support — can help to improve patients’ quality of life, a small questionnaire-based study from Poland suggests. The study, “The Role of Stress Perception and Coping with Stress and the…

Foster + Partners Unveils Multi-Generational, Sustainable Quarter In Bangkok

Good News Notes: “located on the outskirts of bangkok, thailand, ‘the forestias’ by foster + partners, takes shape as a new residential-led masterplan with a large forest as a focal point. the project approaches the coexistence between contemporary city life and the template of traditional thai houses, promoting flexible community spaces focused on the idea of well-being. in an…

Study: Birds Are Linked to Happiness Levels

Good News Notes:  “A new study reveals that greater bird biodiversity brings greater joy to people, according to recent findings from the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research. In fact, scientists concluded that conservationis just as important for human well-being as financial security.   The study, published in Ecological Economics, focused on European residents, and determined that happiness correlated with a…

How Are Mindfulness, Stress and Your Well-Being Connected?

Good News Notes: “Recently I came across two new, unrelated studies that together provide new evidence about the impact of mindfulness practice.  One looked at the potential impact of being “in the moment” when you’re facing stressful problems or challenges that often arise in daily life—perhaps even more so, now, during the pandemic.  Does it…

Pet Partners Commits $100K to Support Therapy Animal Research | Pet Age

Good News Notes: “The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced that  Pet Partners, the nation’s leading organization in animal-assisted interventions, will donate $100,000 to fund scientific research on the health, education and wellness outcomes of therapy animals, for both the people and the animals involved. This marks the second year in a row that Pet…