An easy way to strengthen relationships over text, a benefit of watching dog videos, and a new arcade for adults

Today’s episode dives into an easy way to create stronger connections through your phone. You’ll also learn about a mental health benefit of watching dog videos, the ideal bedtime for boosting daily exercise, and a heroic U.S. Coast Guard officer who saved more than 150 people during the devastating Texas floods last weekend. This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com. This episode was brought to you by Duckbill: Learn more at GetDuckbill.com. To help those affected by the recent Texas floods, head to https://time.com/7300537/texas-flooding-how-to-help/