A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social isolation on mental health
• ·The government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 56% more efficient than current models
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in need
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniors
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility by 40% in arthritis patients
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester