Arun Rath

After a few long days following the presidential election, this week's Joy Beat offers some political coverage that's still a much-needed reprieve from the discourse.

This past Sunday, the New England Conservatory kicked off their weeklong festival. This year, they're honoring the legacies of two visionary American composers: Charlies Ives and Ruth Crawford Seeger.

On the eve of Donald Trump's reelection, one of the people on stage after declaring Trump's victory was the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White.

Executive function — the term for critical mental skills like organization, focus, time management and emotional regulation — help all of us navigate our daily lives.

This week's Joy Beat is celebrating a trio of young people who have combined innovation, passion and problem-solving to make a real difference in people's lives.

Dr. Gene Beresin says younger generations are more likely to distance themselves from family members due to an increased awareness of abuse and trauma.

Imagine running 154 miles in four days. Now, imagine doing it not just for the challenge but for a cause close to your heart. This week's Joy Beat honoree did just that.

In Boston, we currently experience, on average, about 15 king tide flooding events per year. Because of sea level rise — and subsidence is contributing about 15% to that — we can expect about 50 king tide flooding events per year by the year 2050.

Imagine this: You're deep into a book, maybe cozied up on the couch. Maybe you're sitting at your desk, highlighting passages and writing down notes.

Imagine a tiny balloon in your stomach that expands to help you feel full. Or a capsule you swallow that vibrates to tell your brain when it's time to stop eating.