Michaeleen Doucleff
Stories
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What foods make you happiest? It's not what you think
As you prepare for your holiday feast, here's something to consider. Research suggests there are certain foods that can help boost our moods and make us happier in the long-run.
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Some kids need more protection from ultra-processed food. Here's why
Kids in the U.S. get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, which are tied to health problems. Now, scientists are finding that kids don't all react to these foods in the same way.
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There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it
When it comes to rice and pasta, dieticians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.
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How to keep violent porn out of your home and away from your kids
Kids – even some young kids – are being exposed to an unprecedented amount of pornography online and a lot of it is violent and misogynistic. There are tools parents can use to block this content.
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How taking care of chickens can make exercise easier and more rewarding
Not motivated to get to the gym? NPR’s Michaeleen Doucleff explores how functional exercise, such as gardening or taking care of chickens, racks up steps and squats.
