A Virginia 14-year-old won $25,000 and earned the title of America’s Top Young Scientist this past fall for developing an affordable soap that can treat skin cancer. Heman Bekele plans to refine his invention over the next five years and create a nonprofit to distribute it in low-income communities. The ninth grader spent four months […]
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New research is underscoring the importance of physician empathy within doctor-patient relationships, determining that it’s linked to better outcomes in the treatment of people with chronic pain. The study, published April 11 in Jama Network’s open access journal, included 1,470 adults with chronic low back pain. Over the course of 12 months, patients who were
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It goes without saying that cultivating and promoting optimism are core values at Nice News: Beyond brightening up your inbox, positivity plays a significant role in well-being. The benefits of positive thinking range from improved cardiovascular health to better coping skills and more. And in additional uplifting news, it’s 100% possible to foster an optimistic
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Whether big or small, in a bustling city or quiet neighborhood, your home should serve as a safe haven: a place of respite from the what ifs, whys, and uncertainties of the world. How this translates in the four walls we inhabit can look vastly different from person to person. While some may gravitate to
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The side part has been a popular way to style hair for decades, but it’s taken a hit in recent years, with Gen Zers famously flocking to social media to declare the lookstyle officially “out” and beseeching millennials to switch to a middle part. As fashion trends are wont to do, however, the side part
We all hear a lot about the importance of wellness, and it’s a topic we love tackling here at Nice News — but what does it actually entail? Occupational therapist and researcher Peggy Swarbrick defines wellness as “a conscious, deliberate process that requires being aware of and making choices for a more satisfying lifestyle.” It
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Previous research has shown that nearly 40% of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia cases may be preventable or delayed. And in December, a team of U.K. researchers published a world-first study identifying risk factors that specifically apply to young-onset, or early-onset, dementia cases, meaning those diagnosed in people under age 65. Some of the 15
The latest fitness trend — cozy cardio — couldn’t be more Nice News-coded. The concept has blown up on social media thanks to a content creator named Hope Zuckerbrow. She began posting videos of her early morning workouts in 2022, and they quickly took off. It’s easy to see why. Cozy cardio rejects the idea
Cancer affects millions of people every year — meaning many, if not most, of us have been personally impacted in some form by the disease. Initiatives like World Cancer Day, celebrated annually on Feb. 4, work to raise awareness, educate the public, and advocate for action in humanity’s collective fight against the illness. And though
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There are few things you can do that can have as positive an impact on your physical and mental health as exercise. Physical movement comes with upsides like boosting brain function, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of disease. Furthermore, there aren’t too many everyday activities — from walking to grocery shopping, climbing stairs, or
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