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Great-Grandfather Dubbed ‘Super Mario’ Joined a Gym in Retirement and Still Pumps Iron at 94
A 94-year-old retiree still hits the gym twice a week to fit in a two-hour workout, and has no plans to stop.
"Super" Mario Sanna...
Check Out the 21 Winners of GNN’s 25th Anniversary Book Giveaway for Mental Health Providers
I announced last month that Good News Network was giving away 2,500 free books for our 25th anniversary—and it took many weeks to read...
The Biden Move to Allow Hearing Aids to Be Sold Over-the-Counter is Now Saving Americans Thousands
Four years after Congress passed bipartisan legislation requiring the FDA to allow over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, President Biden issued an Executive kick-in-the-butt Order that...
Holy Mackerel! Fish Really Is Brain Food – Even if You Only Eat a Small Amount
Could eating salmon, cod, tuna, herring, or sardines keep your brain healthy and your thinking agile in middle age? This study says emphatically, YES.
Eating...
Singapore Uses Bright Colored Signs to Created a Dementia-Friendly Neighborhood – LOOK
In keeping with the Singapore government’s initiative to enable ‘aging in place’, a dementia-friendly wayfinding solution was devised for Khatib Central and Chong Pang...
Elderly Couple Among Last to Receive Signed Letter From The Queen–Delivered the Day She Died
An elderly couple were among the final people to ever receive signed correspondence from the Queen after opening a card from her on the...
These are the Top Benefits of Aging
Eight in 10 Americans agree society puts too much value on appearing youthful, but the new poll also identified the benefits of getting older.
The...
Man Organizes Redo of School Football Match After 50 Years of Feeling Guilty for Scoring Dubious Goal
An Englishman has organized a replay of a school football match after 50 years of feeling guilty for scoring 'foul' goal.
Graeme Jones admitted to...
Virtual Trip to Museum ‘Can Help People Stay Mentally–And Physically–Healthy’
Online virtual trips to a museum may benefit older people in surprising ways, suggests a new study.
Researchers identified an association between regular online museum...
Reading, Doing Crafts, Playing Instruments or Games Associated With 23% Lower Risk of Dementia
Doing crafts, playing an instrument, or reading a book might help lower your risk of dementia by a significant margin, according to new research.
The...
Solar Company Gets Bright Idea to Cover Storage Facilities in Solar Panels—Brings Power to 1,400 Homes
New Jersey's largest community solar owner and operator had the bright idea to cover storage space with solar panels.
The project was seen through to...
Smartphones ‘Can Boost Memory Skills’ by Freeing Up Our Brains to Remember Other Things
Far from being dumb or making us dumb, the use of smartphones can actually boost people’s memory skills, according to a new study.
Scientists say...
78-Year-old Iron Woman Is Powerlifting Champion Who Does 400 Squats and Holds 19 World Records
It's Monday morning. GNN has your inspiration fuel for the week.
Nora Langdon is a world champion powerlifter at 78-years-young, holding 19 world records, with...
Retired Kindergarten Teacher’s Class Return a Decade Later to Surprise Her on Graduation Day: ‘A teacher’s dream!’
A group of high school seniors teamed up with a clever TikToker to give a retired Kindergarten teacher a tearful surprise.
Mrs. Hamilton retired from...
Dedicated Volunteer Works in Charity Shop Despite 4-Hour Commute – And He’s 100 Years Old
A dedicated charity shop volunteer spends 12 hours a week commuting to and from work— despite being 100 years old.
David Flucker celebrated his centennial...
Dogs Became Perfect Human Companion Thanks to a Gene that Lowered Their Stress: New Study
Dogs became ‘man's best friend’ because of a gene that lowered their stress and made them more relaxed around people, according to new research...
Students Learn at Graduation the Snapchat Founder Paid Off Their College Debt With More Than $10 Million
Graduating seniors at an LA arts school were overwhelmed with joy when, getting ready to make the walk in cap and gown, they heard...
Students Create Edible Tortilla Tape to Keep Your Wraps Wrapped
Messy burritos could be a thing of the past—thanks to a new edible food tape.
Inspired by their own experiences with sloppy lunches, students at...
Irish Woman Who Won $145M Lottery Has Given Over Half: ‘I’m Addicted to Helping People’
A self-confessed charity addict won more than $145 million (£115) million in the lottery, allowing her to overdose on her admitted addiction.
Making news headlines...
Young Artist Draws ‘Picture Perfect’ Pencil Portraits, Says Anyone Can Do it With Practice –And Shows You How
Her stunning hyper-realistic pencil drawings can take up to 100 hours to complete—but the artist insists anyone can master the skill if they put...