Our take on the most inspiring stories in mainstream media, and weekly exclusive interviews and roundups about the people and innovations that are making a positive difference in our society.

• September 02 2010

  Five Surprising Ways to Live Longer

  Increase your longevity with these surprising tips. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing, Science, Weird,
• September 01 2010

  Good News, High School Athletes: Muscles Can Remember Their Former Strength

  Were you a jock in high school? A new study says your body can easily recover its former strength. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing, Science,
• August 31 2010

  New Sidewalk Pavers Can Clean Polluted Air

  New Air Clean paving slabs use special technology to clean the air in polluted cities. Read More

  
  Filed under: Green, Science,
• August 30 2010

  Eating Pecans Can Protect Your Brain from ALS

  A recent study found that a diet rich in pecans can protect against amyotropic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing, Science,
• August 28 2010

  Random Act of Kindness Leads to $93 Club’s Chain of Giving

  An act of kindness at Trader Joe's led hundreds of people to donate $93 each to hunger-related charities, raising over $100,000. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Heroes, Non-Profits,
• August 27 2010

  Six Tips for Staying Positive When You’re Unemployed

  Being out of work can lead to depression and negative feelings. Here are some tips for keeping an upbeat mood. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Health and Wellbeing,
• August 25 2010

  Pet Goat and Dog Friends Get Second Chance, Thanks to Animal Shelter

  A stray pet goat and his two dog friends will find a happy home, thanks to a Dallas animal shelter. Read More

  
  Filed under: Animals and Pets, Non-Profits,
• August 25 2010

  Zoo Hires Olympic Gymnast to Teach Orangutans How to Swing

  Most monkeys naturally know how to swing -- but when orangutans at Ouwehands Dierenpark Rhenen were having trouble, the zoo hired gymnast Epke Zonderland to help them. Read More

  
  Filed under: Animals and Pets, Weird,
• August 23 2010

  3-Year-Old Hero Alesaundra Tafoya Walks to Fire Station to Save Father

  Toddler Alesaundra walked two blocks to the fire department all alone, saving her father's life. Read More

  
  Filed under: Heroes,
• August 23 2010

  Crop Mobs Bring Communities Together to Help Small Farms

  Groups known as "crop mobs" are working together to help farmers tackle big jobs for free. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, General Interest,
• August 20 2010

  At the Brooklyn Free Store, All Items Are $0

  A new collective in Brooklyn, New York, lets customers pick up items for free, and donate whatever they don't want. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, Business,
• August 18 2010

  5 Famous Films Recreated with Lego Animation

  Legos are America's favorite toy. Check out five incredible videos using Legos to reenact famous movies and pop culture icons. Read More

  
  Filed under: Arts and Culture, Weird,
• August 18 2010

  “Apps for Healthy Kids” Fights Childhood Obesity with Online Games

  The new government-sponsored contest Apps for Healthy Kids has sparked the creation of innovative health-focused games. Here are some of our favorites. Read More

  
  Filed under: Health and Wellbeing,
• August 17 2010

  Young Entrepreneur Christian Owens Makes First Million at 16

  16-year-old Christian Owens has already made more than one million dollars from his site, Mac Bundle Box, and has even higher hopes for his new company, Branchr. Read More

  
  Filed under: Business, General Interest,
• August 13 2010

  “AmEx Angel” Merrie Harris Lends Credit Card to Homeless Man

  New York City ad exec Merrie Harris shocked her friends when she loaned her American Express card to homeless man Jay Valentine -- but he returned it immediately. Read More

  
  Filed under: General Interest, Heroes,

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