Fw: Reasons to be Cheerful

[Ronny Yaron]

Apology for sending out the earlier email without the main content.....I am re-sending it, as I am sure it is something of worth which can enlighten all of us. I would have preferred changing the word 'cheerful' to 'hopeful', but the choice wasn't mine. I know we all have too much to read, still these good news stories are truly worthwhile. Best, Ronny

"The greatest danger to our future is apathy."

               

                  --  Jane Goodall

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Subject: May Cause Joy: The Full-Spectrum Health Benefits of Dance

Medical research is unearthing lasting physical and cognitive effects that go well beyond simple fitness.

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Did someone forward you this? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter here. Tonic for tumultuous times. The research is clearer than ever: Dance is medicine, activating physical and neurological networks that regular exercise simply can’t reach. Each change in rhythm or melody becomes a form of real-time “multitasking” that pushes the brain harder than many other sports –– and generates joy in the process. How the West Could Turn a Trickle of Water Into an Endless Supply By: David Byrne RTBC Founder David Byrne learns how to recycle water — and why surprising places like Las Vegas and Orange County are perfecting this critical process. May Cause Joy: The Full-Spectrum Health Benefits of Dance By: Michaela Haas Medical research is unearthing lasting physical and cognitive effects that go well beyond simple fitness. The Indian Village Leader Who Became a Social Welfare Influencer By: Geetanjali Krishna Gamit Ripin translates complex rules and procedures into charming one-minute videos that are changing lives in his village and beyond. An Overlooked Grain Is Finding a Fanbase in Colorado By: Ilana Newman It has less gluten and more fiber than wheat, and requires a fraction of the water to grow –– welcome to the “rye renaissance” spreading across the American West. A Tiny Device That Keeps Microplastics Out of Oceans See what stories caught our attention this week, including an eco-friendly laundry innovation and a surprising benefit of peatland restoration. In Case You Missed It Endangered Butterflies Are Thriving Behind Bars By: Michaela Haas In the tender, methodical work of rescuing an imperiled butterfly species, incarcerated women are finding a sense of purpose. Paris Staged a Huge Stress Test for Extreme Heat By: Natalie Donback A two-day simulation drew thousands of participants — and revealed important lessons for how cities can rise to meet a hotter future. Did some awesome person forward this to you? Subscribe here and get it in your own inbox. If this email is landing in the "Promotions" section of your inbox, you can fix this by dragging it into your "Primary" inbox, or by adding in...@reasonstobecheerful.world to your web contacts. Copyright © 2026 Reasons to be Cheerful, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Want fewer emails? Update your preferences instead of unsubscribing completely. Still want to unsubscribe from all of our emails? Click here.