👋 Welcome to Smileworthy, where we round up all the good things happening out there that are not receiving the attention they deserve!

This week, we’ve got stories of courage and the amazing things people are doing to make the world a better place. Plus a nurse's incredible lottery discovery to a hero dog saving a life with a lick (yes, really!), and how laughter can help your mental health. Let’s jump right in.

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Happy Headlines 📰

It’s not all doom and gloom out there. Here’s some positive news items from publications around the world.

👅 Hero dog saves firefighter from suicide with a simple lick

🎰 Nurse discovers $1 million lottery ticket hidden in her bible

❤️ World's smallest heart pump FDA-approved for kids, set to save many lives

💪 Jump rope performer used double Dutch ropes to save teen in icy pond

🐶 2 dogs get homes after surviving New York plane crash that killed pilot

🦸‍♂ Truck driver becomes a highway hero after stopping a shooter

🐯 India’s tiger population doubles in a decade, offers lessons for conservation elsewhere

👩🏻‍⚕️ A spine-zapping implant helped three people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

🫡 A new sustainable military museum will use waste-to-energy technology to provide energy to the community and jobs for veterans

🚌 Heroic school bus driver rushes into burning home, saves students' dogs

🔗 L.A. teen creates website for wildfire victims seeking food, shelter, supplies

📚 Prisons across the world are shaving days off sentences for every book read by their inmates

Quick Lifts ❤️

Heartwarming human interest stories from Happilynews.com guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Thrifty Bride Refurbishes $25 Gown Into Dream Wedding Dress

Mom Who Suffered Kidney Failure at First Son’s Birth Has Emotional First Meeting With Adopted Second Child

Boy, 7, Beats Cancer, Gets Sworn in as Honorary Deputy by Texas Sheriff

Smileworthy Snapshots 📸 

A quirky photo feature each week.

A perfectly timed capture of a badger glancing up at some rather familiar ‘Banksy’ graffiti has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award.

British photographer Ian Wood's perfectly timed "No Access" image beat almost 60,000 photos to bag the award. But all the finalist photos are stunning in our book.

Winner 🥇

Some of the other finalists (this isn’t a blank space - look closely!):

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Live Life Happily 😃

Tips from experts in their fields on how to live a happier, healthier life.

Laugh Your Way to Better Mental Health

Did you know that laughter can be a powerful tool for boosting your mental well-being? It's true! Laughter has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and even strengthen social connections.

When we laugh, our brains release endorphins, which have mood-boosting and pain-reducing effects. Laughter also helps to reduce the levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. So, the next time you're feeling down, try watching a funny movie, listening to a comedy podcast, or spending time with people who make you laugh. Your mind (and body) will thank you! Want to go deeper on this topic? Click here.

Here are a few ways to bring more laughter into your life:

• Watch or listen to something funny: A stand-up comedy special, a funny movie, or even a silly video on YouTube can do the trick.

• Spend time with people who make you laugh: Laughter is contagious, so surround yourself with loved ones who bring joy to your life.

• Try laughing yoga: This unique practice combines laughter exercises with deep breathing techniques to promote physical and mental well-being.

• Don't take yourself too seriously: Allow yourself to be silly and embrace the humor in everyday situations.

• Practice gratitude: Focusing on the positive things in your life can naturally boost your mood and make it easier to laugh.

Before You Go…A Serotonin Booster* 📺

Nothing to see here. Just a lonely dog having his world brightened by meeting his new best friend - an adorable little mini-me puppy 💕

*Studies show that watching cute, heartwarming videos can boost your mood. So sit back and start your weekend positively!

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