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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• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·The government offered tax incentives to companies that adopt environmentally friendly practices
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services to meet customer demand during busy times
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·Students organized a fundraiser that collected $20000 for a local homeless shelter
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 37% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·A museum displayed famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award