A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension

The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technologyA tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture series by famous expertsA new study showed that air pollution affects cognitive function in the elderly

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes in the cityA major airline added new entertainment options on its flights

Scientists developed a new lightweight material for use in aircraft

The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculumLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

A new restaurant specializing in vegan sushi opened to positive reviewsThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with familyScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

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• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·The national parliament passed a law against false advertising with heavy fines for violators
• ·A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adults
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure