At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.

So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.

“How Boredom Can Lead to Your Most Brilliant Ideas” by Manoush Zomorodi, ted.com

“Learn to love being bored as Manoush Zomorodi explains the connection between spacing out and creativity.”

“Here’s Why a 50-Degree Day Feels Colder in Fall Than in Spring” by Niraj Chokshi, nytimes.com

“That first cold spell of the season always feels especially harsh.”

“The Results Are In…These Are America’s ‘Most-Beloved’ Novels, Says PBS” by Meilan Solly, smithsonianmag.com

“More than 4 million people voted, securing top honors for Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in the Great American Read initiative.”

“Actually, Candy Corn is Great” by Kate Willsky, eater.com

“The reviled Halloween treat, which has deep roots in American history, should have a better rep.”

“A Tournament of Their Own” by Aimee Crawford, espn.com

“At the historic home of the Rockford Peaches, nearly 300 girls took the field to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, play hardball and prove their favorite sport isn’t just for boys.”

At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.

So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.

“The Woman Who Made a Device to Help Disabled Veterans Feed Themselves—and Gave It Away for Free” by Leila McNeill, smithsonianmag.com

“World War II nurse Bessie Blount went on to become an inventor and forensic handwriting expert.”

“My boys have reached the dreaded teen years. Turns out they’re not so bad after all.” by Laura Richards, washingtonpost.com

“Three of my four sons are now teens, and I’ve never had to lock myself in a bedroom to hide from them.”

“Being busy all the time is a habit you made. You can unmake it.” by Dan Pontefract, bigthink.com

“There will never be enough time. Here’s how to use it more wisely.”

“Justin Gallegos Still in Shock From His Surprise Nike Contract” by Johanna Gretschal, runnersworld.com

“The global brand signed the University of Oregon junior, who has cerebral palsy, to a professional running contract.”  Watch this inspiring video!

“Conquering Mt. Everest, Against All Odds” by Elaine Glusac, nytimes.com

Blind since he was 13, the mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer has reached the highest peaks on all seven continents.

At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.

So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.

“How to minimize stress, astronaut style” by Chris Hadfield, bigthink.com

“Here are some stress-management tips from an astronaut that are truly out of this world.”

“Man Starts Half, Stops to Save a Life, Then Finishes His Race” by Elizabeth Millard, runnersworld.com

“Even in his Army gear, he made good time.”

“The Most Memorable Strangers You’ve Met While Traveling” by Eric Grundhauser, atlasobscura.com

“Atlas Obscura readers share their best tales of chance encounters.”

“What does childhood anxiety look like? Probably not what you think.” by Katie Hurley, washingtonpost.com

“A study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics estimates that approximately 2 million American children and adolescents have a diagnosable anxiety disorder.”

“Why Is It ‘Eleven, Twelve’ Instead of ‘Oneteen, Twoteen’?” by Arika Okrent, mentalfloss.com

“The answer has to do with the development of number systems over history.”