Israeli scientists find natural food supplement that could treat anxiety

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…

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/

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…

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