The Benefits of Gender-Neutral Preschools + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: how Middle America is fighting for environmental conservation; the future of life-extending probiotics; and how gender-neutral preschools benefit children.
How to Protect the Environment Where It's Worked by Human Hands
The Nation
In a new book Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman, Miriam Horn introduces us to people—a farmer in Kansas, a rancher in Montana, and a commercial fisherman, among them—fighting for conservation in America’s heartland.
You Still Need Your Brain
The New York Times
Believe it or not, our brains can out-perform Google in some ways! In his article, Daniel Willingham explores the relative strengths of both, and shows how the two can make for an all-star team.
A Tiny Tweak to Gut Bacteria Can Extend an Animal's Life
The Atlantic
Could a life-extending probiotic become a reality? Scientists are studying a compound that makes worms live 10 percent longer–and it may work on people, too.
Sweden's Gender-Neutral Preschools Produce Kids Who Are More Likely to Succeed
QUARTZ
Gender-neutral kindergartens are a growing trend in Sweden and new studies suggest this may be helpful for children’s development. As Swedish educator Lotta Rajalin explains, “We don’t take anything away. We only add.”