{
  "id": 8213160,
  "title": "I moved from Indiana to New Mexico for a sunnier life. My social life, mood, and physical activity level have gotten a major uplift.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/i-moved-from-indiana-to-new-mexico-for-a-sunnier-life-my-social-life",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-18T09:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/public-health-professor-left-indiana-found-fulfillment-new-mexico-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jagdish Khubchandani moved from Indiana to New Mexico in 2020 to enjoy a sunnier climate and lifestyle. Since his relocation, his social life, mood, and physical activity level have significantly improved. He misses the bustling atmosphere of Indiana but appreciates the contrast in weather, with New Mexico offering more sunshine for over nine months of the year. The professor of public health at New Mexico State University initially faced challenges like higher living costs, particularly in housing and healthcare, but has learned to adapt to the new environment. He's embraced the laid-back pace of life in this \"land of mañana,\" engaging more with locals and exploring various aspects of New Mexican culture. The professor acknowledges the need for public health initiatives in New Mexico and feels a mix of gratitude and professional fulfillment in his current role.",
  "summary": "A professor of public health moved from Indiana to New Mexico, seeking better weather and a fulfilling career. He loves his new life with more sun.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jagdish Khubchandani relocated from Indiana to New Mexico in 2020 for a sunnier climate.",
    "His social life, mood, and physical activity have significantly improved since moving.",
    "He appreciates New Mexico's nine-month sunny weather but faces higher living costs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}