A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

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 history

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• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
• ·Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adults
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·The city introduced a new recycling scheme for electronic waste