Ask any grandparent, and they'll tell you: Keeping up with a 3-year-old is exhausting. It turns out, it may also be one of the best things they can do for their brain. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Apr. 7, 2026

Happy Tuesday! Today, we’ll discuss why caring for grandchildren could be one of the best things for the brain, and a ginger miso soup designed to calm inflammation and support a leaky gut. Let’s get started. Chrisy Trudeau Managing Editor Why Caring for Grandchildren Could Be One of the Best Things for the Brain Ask any grandparent, and they'll tell you: Keeping up with a 3-year-old is exhausting. It turns out, it may also be one of the best things they can do for their brain. SHARE*      READ NOW Ginger Miso Soup to Calm Inflammation and Support a Leaky Gut A warm, nourishing bowl designed to sooth the gut and provide key nutrients for repair. SHARE*      READ NOW Top Stories US News Health Department Loosens Requirements for CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee READ NOW ＞       Australia News NDIS Costs Surging Due to Overdiagnosis of Mental Health, Autism: Report READ NOW ＞       WORDS OF WISDOM A home without books is a body without soul. – Marcus Tullius Cicero – Healthy Living Skin, Hair & Nail Health Avoid These 5 Types of Food to Prevent Hair Loss READ NOW ＞       Mind & Spirit 7 Ways to Create Life Changes READ NOW ＞       Workout of the Day Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly Occupational Therapist Crunches The word “crunches” can sound scary, but they are a superb exercise for increasing core stability and trunk strength by fortifying the abdominals and obliques. Step 1: Start by lying on your back on a flat surface with your knees bent, your feet flat on the floor, and your palms down and touching the floor. Step 2: Slowly bring your shoulders up, moving as close as you can to your knees. Focus on breathing, expelling air at full contraction, tightening your core, and holding movements for three seconds if possible. Step 3: Slowly lower back down until you are flat on the floor, then immediately begin rising up into the next repetition. Try doing three sets, with 10 repetitions per set. You can intensify this exercise by crossing your arms, which adds more weight to your trunk. Lifting your feet off of the floor with your lower legs in a tabletop position (horizontal to the floor) or holding your arms either over your head or behind your head can also add intensity. Explore More Fitness Worth a Look Outdoor Gear This Revolutionary New Tee Instantly Improves Your Golf Game and It’s Made in the USA.       Contributed by Gan Jing World Soak Ginger in Apple Cider Vinegar for 7 Days Then See What It Does to Your Body Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily. Looking for more Spot the Difference? Play it here and here. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of many experts and journalists. The Epoch Times encourages you to make your own healthcare decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. * When sharing an article, giftaccess@TheEpochTimes.com is added to the list of recipients. If your friend is not already a subscriber, we will send them a special link for free access to the article. Our Rise & Shine newsletter is one of the best ways to receive vital health news and information. Manage your email preferences here or unsubscribe from Rise & Shine here. Copyright © 2026 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. The Epoch Times. 129 West 29th Street, Fl 8, New York, NY 10001 | Contact Us