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September is National Suicide Prevention Month: 17 ways to take action and make a difference

With events, screenings, activities, and more, Suicide Prevention Month catalyzes us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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Orange September Awareness Month Calendar

Your guide to September's major awareness months, weeks, and days

The ultimate calendar of September’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Good News This Week: August 31, 2024 - Elephants, Parks, & Vaccines

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley announce second free grocery store in ongoing fight against hunger

This unique model is praised for providing dignity and choice to people facing poverty and hunger.
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Good News This Week: August 24, 2024 - Reservoirs, Trails, & Flowers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days... if people understand what they mean

Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable — it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days.
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Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect — but a simple treatment offers significant improvement

Instead of living for months or years with visible or hidden disabilities, stroke survivors can take advantage of new techniques of advanced rehabilitation to improve their function and freedom.
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Florida is building a freshwater reservoir the size of Manhattan

The project is slated to supply clean drinking water to millions of South Florida residents.
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12 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day

More than ever, the world needs humanitarian support — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.
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The healthiest cities in America: New rankings reveal the top and bottom contenders

There are so many factors that can influence healthy living and weight loss. Genetics and psychology both play a major role, but so can a person's environment.
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