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State House Spotlight: Back to business
The first days of 2026 began much like 2025 ended, with state focus on reaction to Trump administration policies.
First Ever Medical Evacuation Of The ISS, "Diet Stacking" Could Be Seriously Bad For Your Health, And Much More This Week
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
Trump pressures defense contractors to produce weapons faster
The White House is calling for much more defense spending while pressuring contractors to prioritize production over profits.
Your College Basketball Saturday Viewing Guide: January 10, 2026
THERE IS SO MUCH BASKETBALL TODAY, PLEASE WATCH RESPONSIBLY
Northampton mayor’s husband offers public apology after Stop & Shop altercation: ‘I was the weak link in our local democracy’
Scher’s apology, coming amid so much national political strife, also seemed to speak to a larger sense of keyed-up anxiety buzzing beneath everyday life in America.
Comment | In worrying times for politics and the environment, art can still provide hope
And the audience matters just as much as the artwork
Why Silicon Valley Is Obsessed With Biological Age Tests, Despite Dubious Science
Venture capitalist Meltem Demirors isn’t above the occasional splurge on bags, jewelry and other material things. But she much prefers to use her disposable income for an expanding array of exotic wellness experiments, including injecting peptides and hiring a personal longevity coach. “The only ...
NFL line movement: Odds holding pretty steady for NFL playoffs
The NFL game odds haven't seen much volatility for NFL Wild Card Weekend
Adams Street leads private debt deal for military gear business
Adams Street Partners led a private credit financing of as much as $400 million to back the acquisition by two investment firms of aerospace and defense equipment business Beaufort.
Adams Street Leads Private Debt Deal for Military Gear Business
Adams Street Partners led a private credit financing of as much as $400 million to back the acquisition by two investment firms of aerospace and defense equipment business Beaufort.
She bought a cheap home in Italy for the lifestyle — then her son’s health dramatically improved
American mom Lynnette Else traded in life in Tennessee for a remote Italian hill town where she says her autistic son’s breathing improved overnight and quality of life is much better.
Microsoft is making it much easier to add hyperlinks in Word docs
It’s now as easy as pasting over the text you want to hyperlink.
Historic season for Ole Miss ends in heartbreak
Miami’s offensive line and gameplan of keep away were too much to combat in the Fiesta Bowl
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 trio may actually look like this
Newly surfaced renders show what could be the final design of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones. A reliable leaker today shared an image on X, which show major difference from what we’ve seen in CAD renders in the past. Ice Universe is not pulling any punches this time. The tone of the leak matters as much […]
Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct show promises the "first deep dive" into Fable — "It’s time to show you more. Much more."
Xbox’s next Developer Direct offers long-awaited details for Fable, alongside Forza Horizon 6, and others.
'It can be unnecessary - and even too much': Are violent video games like Grand Theft Auto 6 becoming too realistic?
The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals – but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact
Rutgers strives for continued improvement vs. No. 16 Illinois
Now that Rutgers has proof of its improvement in the Big Ten win column, how much will the Scarlet Knights achieve?
Physicists built a perfect conductor from ultracold atoms
Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a quantum system where energy and mass move with perfect efficiency. In an ultracold gas of atoms confined to a single line, countless collisions occur—but nothing slows down. Instead of diffusing like heat in metal, motion travels cleanly and undiminished, much like a Newton’s cradle. The finding reveals a striking form of transport that breaks the usual rules of resistance.
Why sports stars who head the ball are much more likely to die of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease
Professional soccer players and American football stars are at much greater risk of developing dementia. What can we do to help them?
Altadena taco catering business owner fights to keep her dream alive
Brisa Lopez said the Eaton Fire destroyed her home and much of her business Tacos Casa.
Breakthrough lets scientists watch plants breathe in real time
Scientists have created a new way to watch plants breathe—live and in high definition—while tracking exactly how much carbon and water they exchange with the air. The breakthrough could help unlock crops that grow smarter, stronger, and more drought-resistant.
Asus’ Zenbook Duo dual-screen laptop gets Intel’s new chip and a more seamless hinge
The two displays get much closer now for a tidier setup. Plus, it’s got a big-ass battery.
RandBall: FCS title game is a reminder of why we watch sports
Even when you don’t have a rooting interest, there isn’t much better than unscripted drama.
First-Year Rural Health Fund Awards Range From Less Than $100 Per Rural Resident in Ten States to More Than $500 in Eight
This policy watch evaluates state awards through the rural health fund in 2026, the first year of the program. The analysis shows relatively modest variations in total awards this year across states but wide variation in how much states will receive per rural resident.
Stats the end of a great regular season
The Denver Broncos tied a franchise record with 14 regular season wins (tied with the 1998 team that won the Super Bowl). The defense set a new franchise record for sacks with 68. They also had the best sack percentage since 1971. Sack rates were much higher back then because there were so many fewer […]
Quantum structured light could transform secure communication and computing
Scientists are learning to engineer light in rich, multidimensional ways that dramatically increase how much information a single photon can carry. This leap could make quantum communication more secure, quantum computers more efficient, and sensors far more sensitive. Recent advances have turned what was once an experimental curiosity into compact, chip-based technologies with real-world potential. Researchers say the field is hitting a turning point where impact may soon follow discovery.
FEMA planning exercise envisioned deep workforce cuts, adding to uncertainty around agency’s future
Federal Emergency Management Agency leaders were told to prepare for a possible gutting of their workforce — by as much as half — in the coming months, according to an internal email sent to top FEMA officials last month.
Dell’s Underperforming PC Business Seeks a Comeback
Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke says Dell got off course by focusing too much on premium tiers and ignoring other segments of the market.
Dell’s Underperforming PC Business Seeks a Comeback
Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke says Dell got off course by focusing too much on premium tiers and ignoring other segments of the market.
Who Is Cilia Flores? What You Must Know About Maduro's Wife
Much is known of Venezuela's fallen President Nicolás Maduro, but what about his wife, Cilia Flores?
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive
A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer metabolism by controlling the powerful mTOR growth pathway, tying survival and energy use together. This insight explains why MCL1-targeting drugs can be effective—but also why they sometimes damage the heart. Researchers have now identified a way to reduce that risk, potentially unlocking safer cancer therapies.
Is There a Science to Finding Love?
An evolutionary anthropologist separates fact from fiction on love, attachment, dating apps, pheromones, and why so much modern relationship advice gets human nature wrong.
Patriots 2026 Schedule: Opponents List Set After Week 18 Results
The Patriots had a historically easy schedule this season. And though much can change between now and next September, at first glance, New England could be in for a far tougher road in 2026. With Week 18 in the books, the Patriots’ slate of opponents for next season has been finalized. As a division winner, […]
Fires damaged their Hampton Roads businesses. Here’s how they recovered.
Fires damaged or destroyed hundreds of businesses and homes across the Hampton Roads region last year. Chef and owner Eric Nelson has spent much of the past year rebuilding. “They had to take it down to basically nothing,” said Nelson, who has operated Crudo Nudo for more than eight years.
Battling through injuries and losing, Pelicans face the Heat
The New Orleans Pelicans have injury-prone star Zion Williamson ... and not much else.
Book Review: ‘Why We Drink Too Much,’ by Charles Knowles
In a useful entry in the growing canon of “quit lit,” Charles Knowles blends science and memoir to persuade readers to cut down on alcohol.
Say Goodbye To Fossil Fuels With This Gas Alternative Without Petroleum
Though our cars still need gas, they may not need petroleum for much longer; Aircela has found a way to create gas from the air itself.
California needs these mental health law changes after Reiner murders
OPINION: As someone with family who have navigated California’s system of care for serious mental illness, there is so much more that can be done to prevent tragic stories like the Reiners’.
Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?
Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quite as much as expected. A new report offers some reasons.
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say
Trump takes four times the recommended dose of aspirin for cardiac prevention. Even low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for people over 60 who don't have heart disease.
January 2, 2026
A look back at the biggest science stories of 2025, and a few you may have missed. Plus, over the past year, most of your body has replaced itself cell by cell. What can we learn from other animals’ dramatic feats of regeneration? And, ultramarathoners can run with what seems like superhuman stamina. But are their bodies much different than the rest of ours?
31 Of The Biggest And Coolest 2026 Games We Can't Wait To Play
Grand Theft Auto 6, Wolverine, Slay The Spire 2, Resident Evil Requiem, and much, much more are set to arrive this year
Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".
Joe Starkey: Pittsburgh sports fans got fed up in 2025. Will 2026 bring more change?
It was the winter of your discontent. Pretty much the spring, summer and fall of your discontent, too. That was the story around here in 2025: You freaked...
Samsung adds much needed brightness to its Freestyle projector
430 ISO lumens is greater than 550 lumens.
Petkit’s first automatic wet food feeder keeps track of how much your pet eats
The feeder is joined by a new water fountain that uses AI and a camera to track your pet’s drinking behavior and health.
Tipster reveals 10 spectacular upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be much improved over last year's model.
Family-owned Fort Pierce orchid business still growing after 65 years
A family-owned business in Fort Pierce has been growing orchids in the same spot for 65 years and the couple behind it is still very much hands-on.Odom's Orchid
Rare late-game stumble motivates Knicks against Hawks
The New York Knicks spent much of December offering evidence they are serious contenders to win their first NBA title in more than 50 years.
There is as much life left to discover on planet Earth as that which is already known
Around 16,000 new species are described each year, but most animals and plants are listed as threatened as soon as they are brought to light
Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Groundbreaking research is rewriting the science of how we use energy – and why effort alone won’t shift the scales
So much sports: Why 2026 will be a sports year unlike any other
Catch your breath while you still can because 2026 will be defined by an overflowing global sports calendar.
Darien Porter bounces back against New York Giants
Breaking down the tape on the rookie’s much needed performance in Week 17.
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he’s withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but left the door open to sending federal forces “in a much different and stronger form.”
Opinion | The 2025 Politics Yearbook: Most Likely to Be Extreme and Chaotic
How much more chaotic could a second Trump term be? 2025 did not disappoint.
BBC Sport 2025 sports quiz: 12 months, 12 questions - how many can you get right?
How much have you paid attention to what has happened in the world of sport over the past 12 months?
'Stranger Things' Couples, Ranked by How Much Chemistry They Actually Have
The grand finale arrives on Netflix December 31, so here's one last look back at the characters' most inconsistently important aspect: their love lives.
Apple may see the future of LLMs very differently than most: report
A new report may help explain why, in part, Apple’s AI approach thus far has differed so much from competitors.
Stats what needs to happen
The Denver Broncos are one win away from the #1 seed in the AFC. They only need to beat the Los Angeles Chargers who will be resting some starters since the game will not have much of an effect on their playoff seeding. They will be the 5th, 6th or 7th seed depending on the […]
Nintendo 3DS Prices Are Soaring And No One's Sure Why
The New 3DS XL is fetching as much as $350 on eBay, and prices are climbing
12/30 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Wisconsin Hosts Milwaukee
The season continues on Tuesday with a triple header tipping off early this evening on BTN. Let’s take a look at the upcoming action. Howard at Northwestern Wildcats In the first game today Northwestern will look to close out the year with a much needed win. The Wildcats are 2-4 over their past six games, […]
A new pope, political shake-ups and celebs in space: The 2025-in-review news quiz
How much do you remember about pranks, pardons and pills?
New issue: Don't count the calories | BBC Science Focus Magazine
January’s long nights, howling winds and unending drizzle that constitute a British winter all seem to scream: stay indoors, get under a blanket and stay very still. But every year, I reach January and the same conclusion as millions of others: it’s time for change. Christmas is what does it. There’s only so much indulgence the body can take. It starts on the 24th when, if you’re lucky, work’s finished and the fridge is full. Over the next seven days, I’ll feast like a Tudor monarch, picking at carcasses, stabbing at cheese and washing it all down with a bit of port (well, someone’s got to finish it). But by New Year’s Day I’ve had enough. Meaningful, lasting change isn’t easy. The science says so. Sure, a fitness influencer will scream at you until they’re Christmas-ham-pink in the face that losing weight is JUST SIMPLE MATHS: burn more calories than you consume, and you’ll lose weight. But your genes, biology and chemistry don’t work like a calculator. There’s more to it. So we’re here to help you construct bite-sized changes that will add up to significant improvements in your health and wellbeing this year.
Rounding up a year that mostly won’t be missed
As I sat down to write this, my last column of 2025, I reflected back on a year that was, well, interesting from an old political science professor’s perspective, but which contained a lot of pain for a lot of people. And as is pretty much always the case, I found Colorado Politics to be […]
Residents raise concerns over potential health effects from Castaic natural gas leak
While some residents raised concerns over the potential health impact of a natural gas leak in Castaic, Eyewitness News spoke to an expert who explained why they don't have much to worry about.
Wildfire Smoke May Be Far More Dangerous Than Scientists Thought
Wildfire smoke may be packing a much bigger pollution punch than anyone realized.
NJBIA Business Outlook Survey Spotlight: Staffing, Employment & Wages
NJBIA released its 67th annual Business Outlook Survey on Dec. 2. While much of the attention of the survey focused on 2055 energy cost increases and
Working Families bet on 2026 as the right time for a third US party after a wave of wins
The progressive party is now active in 18 states and much of its expansion happened in the past five years
Experts Question Denmark’s Vaccine Program as a Model for the U.S.
The United States is expected to adopt the vaccine schedule used by Denmark, a much smaller country with universal health care.
Attackers Caused So Much Havoc Inside Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft Shut Down the Whole Game
Let's hope there's no lasting damage to the in-game economy.
The deep ocean has a missing link and scientists finally found it
Scientists have uncovered why big predators like sharks spend so much time in the ocean’s twilight zone. The answer lies with mid-sized fish such as the bigscale pomfret, which live deep during the day and rise at night to feed, linking deep and surface food webs. Using satellite tags, researchers tracked these hard-to-study fish for the first time. Their movements shift with water clarity, potentially altering entire ocean food chains.
The GAA storylines to look out for in 2026
As we turn the page into 2026, there is much to look forward to in Gaelic games, with plenty of potential storylines over the next 12 months.
Mercury: The planet that shouldn't exist
Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might solve the mystery.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
People probably don’t know how much sugar they’re eating.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
People probably don't know how much sugar they're eating.
The top Dallas-Fort Worth business stories of 2025 hint at what’s coming for 2026
The Dallas-Fort Worth economy is ending 2025 in a much different manner than it started this year. In a year that started with all eyes on Washington, D.C....
Beloved Middle Tennessee businesses that closed in 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — From new restaurants opening to old favorites closing their doors after years of service, the dining scene in Middle Tennessee was busy in 2025. As some businesses saw lines wrapped around buildings for their much-anticipated openings, such as California-based burger chain In-N-Out, several beloved staples said goodbye for good. Here’s a […]
Week in Politics: 2025 politics overview; a look ahead at midterms
President Trump began the year with huge plans and a GOP in lockstep, but heading into 2026 there are cracks in his support that could affect how much his administration gets done.
Prisma moves to restrict child visitors in light of rising flu rates in SC
Greenville-based Prisma Health, which serves much of the Midlands and Upstate SC, is cutting child visitors as flu infections rise in South Carolina.
As "Hockey Mom of the Year" battles cancer, sports community helps hold the line
Hockey moms are a community, one that Jacqueline Nowakowski had no idea she'd need as much as she does.
The Dominik Diamond alternative game of the year awards 2025
There was no shortage of fun and video games in the Diamond household in the last 12 months. Which ones did we play so much our thumbs hurt? And which one saved my soul? Let the ceremony begin …
Why Being a Black, Female Science Teacher Matters So Much to Students Who Look Like Me
Educator's view: Diversity in teaching and STEM is not just about who stands at the front of the classroom, but about who kids believe they can become
Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas: Detroit eliminated by Minnesota, underscoring NFL's unpredictability
A lot can change in a year. Just ask the Lions and Vikings, whose Christmas Day game was expected to amount to much more.
This popular painkiller may do more harm than good
Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest—so small that many patients likely wouldn’t notice much real-world benefit. At the same time, tramadol was linked to a significantly higher risk of serious side effects, especially heart-related problems like chest pain and heart failure, along with common issues such as nausea, dizziness, and sleepiness.
Astronomers discover one of the Universe’s largest spinning structures
Scientists have discovered a giant cosmic filament where galaxies spin in sync with the structure that holds them together. The razor-thin chain of galaxies sits inside a much larger filament that appears to be slowly rotating as a whole. This coordinated motion is far stronger than expected by chance and hints that galaxy spin may be inherited from the cosmic web itself. The finding opens a new window into how galaxies formed and how matter flows across the Universe.
Netflix's Christmas NFL games are part of a trend. This chart shows how much streamers are spending on sports.
Amazon, YouTube TV, and Netflix dominate US sports streaming, accounting for 65% of the $6.5 billion spent by streamers on sports rights.
Netflix's Christmas NFL games are part of a trend. This chart shows how much streamers are spending on sports.
Amazon, YouTube TV, and Netflix dominate US sports streaming, accounting for 65% of the $6.5 billion spent by streamers on sports rights.
What Americans would tell Donald Trump or Democratic leaders if they could
Most Americans don’t have faith that their political leaders care what they have to say. But if they had the chance to tell Washington something, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, they’d say plenty, much of it about the economy.
As Colorado’s soon-to-be majority, independent voters will determine state’s political future
Colorado, and Coloradans, value independence. Now that we’ve flipped the page on a new election year calendar, we will soon discover just how much we value our Independents as well. Unaffiliated or, as they prefer to be known, “independent” voters already outnumber Democrats and Republicans combined in Colorado. Soon they will cross the 50% threshold […]
NJBIA Business Outlook Survey Spotlight: NJ's Economic Climate
NJBIA released its 67th annual Business Outlook Survey on Dec. 2. While much of the attention of the survey focused on 2055 energy cost increases and
Business owners stress economic damage from power outage in San Francisco
Some local business owners are just starting to figure out just how much economic damage was done by the holiday weekend outage in San Francisco.
Sitting out the $1.7 billion Powerball? Let these stats about just how unlikely winning is comfort you
The chances of winning the Powerball Grand Prize is much smaller than being struck by lightening, killed in a shark attack, or born on a Leap Day.
This new 3D chip could break AI’s biggest bottleneck
Researchers have created a new kind of 3D computer chip that stacks memory and computing elements vertically, dramatically speeding up how data moves inside the chip. Unlike traditional flat designs, this approach avoids the traffic jams that limit today’s AI hardware. The prototype already beats comparable chips by several times, with future versions expected to go much further. Just as important, it was manufactured entirely in a U.S. foundry, showing the technology is ready for real-world production.
The Science (and Pseudoscience) of Everyday Life
Everyday life is full of small behaviors we treat as moral choices, scientific truths, or acts of civic virtue—often without much reflection. From abandoned shopping carts to climate guilt over pet ownership, from misplaced faith in statistical “significance” to misunderstandings of animal behavior, these examples reveal how intuition, habit, and oversimplified science shape what we believe.
iPhone storage full? Check your System Data.
Apple's System Data can take up…how much storage space?!
Strengthening its mid-Florida presence, Moss acquires Ellison Construction
'We found a partner that values culture, collaboration and the community as much as we do.'
Why Sports Is The Fastest Way To Break CTV’s Programmatic Ceiling
Programmatic media buying is expected to account for the majority of growth in the CTV market in 2026. This year alone, over 90% of CTV ad dollars were transacted through programmatic pipes. That data isn’t surprising. Programmatic has solved a real problem by helping brands reach TV viewers with targeted precision at much lower costs. […]
Your roommate’s genes may be shaping your gut bacteria
Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of social partners. Some genes promote certain microbes that can spread between individuals living together. When researchers accounted for this social sharing, genetic influence on the microbiome turned out to be much stronger than previously thought. The study suggests genes can affect others indirectly, without DNA ever being exchanged.
Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026
Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”