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.

“After 5 Years On The Lam, Lady Reunites With Amazed Owners” by Amy Held, npr.org

Enjoy this feel-good story of a dog reuniting with her family.

“10 Words With Spooky Etymologies” by Paul Anthony Jones, mentalfloss.com

“Ghosts, ghouls and monsters turn up everywhere at Halloween—including in our language. From treacherous underground goblins to ghostly roaming primates, here are the spooky origins of 10 familiar words.”

“The Secret to Aging Well? Contentment” by Robert W. Goldfarb, nytimes.com

“Despite having many friends in their 70s, 80s and 90s, I’ve been far too slow to realize that how we respond to aging is a choice made in the mind, not in the gym.”

“Six things parents can do to raise kids to be confident decision-makers” by Kate Rope, washingtonpost.com

“Here are some ways parents can help their kids become confident and independent decision-makers who know themselves.”

“How the Remnants of Human Poop Could Help Archaeologists Study Ancient Populations” by Lorraine Boissoneault, smithsonianmag.com

“Undigested molecules persist in soil for hundreds or even thousands of years, acting as biomarkers that show the ebbs and flows of bygone civilizations.”