Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic pain

A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity ratesThe city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new onesThe school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendance

Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults

The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systemsA grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store

A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits and activitiesA software developer created a new tool that helps businesses track inventory and manage orders

A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75

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• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpoints
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly