Health experts released new guidelines recommending that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health.

Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average timeStudy finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent

Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruitPolice department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazardsArt gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities

Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percentElectronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homesA new art gallery opened in the downtown area featuring contemporary art

The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areasA charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter

The university offered online courses to students from other countriesA new video streaming service launched with exclusive content

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• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter
• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood pressure at home
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors
• ·A new study shows that reading improves mental well-being
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals