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.

 

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