Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season
• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $590 million
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the next round of the tournament
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skills
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays