It’s been 14 years since George Eddy died as an infant. Reflecting on his son’s life still brings his father, Sean, to tears. “Our son George was born with a complex medical situation,” he recalls. “We were told he would be with us for maybe a matter of hours or days. Remarkably, he lived for […]
Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research are giving patients and families new hope through earlier detection, faster diagnosis, and treatments that slow the disease’s progression. These advances are the result of a sustained team effort among scientists, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, and high-profile champions from Princess Yasmin Aga Khan to Julianne Moore — all working toward a shared goal […]
Mindfulness is all the rage these days, and for good reason. Focusing on the moment can improve our well-being, foster compassion, and help our relationships. What about going beyond the present moment? Yes, thinking about the future can trigger anxiety—but a growing body of research suggests that it can also make our lives more meaningful. Humans aren’t alone […]
As the holidays get underway, many of us look for ways to make someone else’s season brighter. And there’s science behind why that makes us feel so good. Research shows that acts of generosity — from gift giving to financial support — increase happiness more than spending on ourselves. At Better, we’re dedicated to simplifying […]
Anyone who has ever tried to schedule a specialist appointment, make sense of a medical bill, or advocate for a loved one in the hospital knows how challenging America’s healthcare system can be. It’s a maze of forms, follow-up calls, insurance approvals, and costs that pile up. When things get more complex, it can be […]
As the prolonged government shutdown continues, 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are now at risk of losing benefits Nov. 1 — a disruption that could mark the country’s worst hunger crisis in nearly a century. “If the SNAP program shuts down,” Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, […]
The United States spends more on health care than any other developed nation, yet millions still struggle to access timely, effective treatment. One promising reform gaining traction among policymakers and researchers is integrated care, an approach that unites physical, behavioral, and social health services to treat the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. Health policy experts […]
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan’s story begins at the intersection of Hollywood glamour and royal heritage. She is the daughter of screen legend Rita Hayworth — who earned her first film contract at age 16 after being raised by professional New York City dancer parents — and Prince Aly Salomone Khan. Their marriage, and Yasmin’s birth, […]
Ashland Avenue has been extended a second time — through Oct. 19! (Updated 10/1/25) When Jenna Fischer takes the stage in Ashland Avenue at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre (Sept. 6–Oct. 19), she’s doing more than debuting a new character. The Emmy-nominated actor — beloved as Pam Beesly on The Office and co-host of the Office Ladies […]
I meet far too many children with cancer. As Program Director at the Children’s Brain Tumor Project at Weill Cornell Medicine, and co-founder of the Ty Louis Campbell (TLC) Foundation, in memory of my son, Ty, I have built my life’s work around helping them. Ty died just after his fifth birthday, which was two […]
