11 Things You Need To Know Today

A new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that runners' brains showed more activity than those of non-runners. The runners studied showed increased connectivity in brain regions associated with memory, multitasking, attention, and decision-making and less activity in the brain region associated with lack of focus. (NYT)

Shopping can provide a real mood boost as you transform an object you like into an object you own. In order to engage in retail therapy safely, start a splurge fund so that you have a limited amount of money set aside for shopping sprees. (Science of Us)

Data collected by the University of Washington in Seattle offers an unprecedented glimpse into the differing health care needs between regions in America. Violent deaths are more common in the West while heart disease is more likely to claim lives in West Virginia and Kentucky. Diabetes is most commonly fatal in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and cancer kills more in Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado than anywhere else. Makes you think about where to move next. (DailyMail)

Trevor Tice, the 48-year-old founder and CEO of the popular CorePower Yoga, was found dead in his San Diego home. The cause of death is currently unknown. (NY Daily News)

Hailing from San Francisco, a quinoa-filled restaurant just popped up in Midtown Manhattan. The restaurant relies heavily on technology—you can order, pick up, and eat your lunch with talking to a single human being. Hello, 2016. (Eatsa)

This week, three miles off the shore in Rhode Island, five turbines officially went into commercial operation. It isn't a big operation but could represent the start of the offshore-wind industry in America. (Vox)

New research shows that Americans with a higher income are more likely to be in good health, are less likely to have high stress levels, and are at lower risk for obesity. Scientists say these results point to income inequality and reflect the vulnerability and anxiety of many working Americans. (CNN)

New research shows that the typical college student gains 10 pounds over the course of their four years. The percentage of overweight or obese students shoots to 41 percent by the time graduation rolls around, compared to 23 percent of incoming freshman. (Time)

A new brewery in London is testing each customer's DNA to find the type of brew that appeals to his or her unique palate. "Having been aware of the potential of at-home genetic mapping, I sent a simple saliva sample to 23andMe; the results gave me the tools I needed to develop a recipe based on the elements my senses are most attuned to enjoy," explains the brewmaster behind the boozy service. (Daily Mail)

E-cigarette use dropped four percent since last year, and use of marijuana, hookahs, and cigarettes are declining long term as well. We're loving this news. (WSJ)

That's a progress photo we can get behind. 23 year old Cheyann Shaw is sharing her journey—with radiant positivity—of living with cancer and holding space for others with cancer, or with loved ones who have it. Join us in sending her all of the good vibes! (People)