Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cyclingA major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained

Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars

The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and savingCoffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museumFashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityPet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans

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• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters that care for abandoned pets
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site
• ·Public transport companies introduced contactless payment options
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals and progress