Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels

Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stagesFitness center adds new equipment for strength training and cardio workouts

Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levelsChocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday seasonAmbulance service expands coverage to rural areas

Television network announces new series from popular writerResearch indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being

Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens

Lifeguards conduct water safety classes at local swimming poolThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2.3% for the second month in a row

A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housingScientists observed that a species of bird is migrating earlier due to warmer springs

The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoodsResearchers studied how exercise affects mood in people with depression

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• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad bar
• ·A local library added 500 new e-books to its digital collection
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet helps reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits