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To keep your brain young, the largest-ever study on cognitive health suggests these 3 changes

A large, $50 million study finds that these three lifestyle interventions could help slow brain aging.
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This homeless shelter treats alcoholics with beer and wine. It's saving lives.

The harm reduction model is a radical alternative to most other abstinence-based programs.
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Good News This Week: July 26, 2025 - Turtles, Hikes, & River Cowboys

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20,000 Americans need a stem cell transplant every year. A stick of 'hero gum' can help find their match

People living with leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancers, can now find their stem cell or bone marrow transplant match with a wad of chewed-up gum. Yes, really.
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Study finds most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels

The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice.
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11 Ways To Celebrate International Self-Care Day

International Self-Care Day, on July 24, is dedicated to raising awareness about self-care as a tool for global health. Celebrate with these ideas!
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New research suggests dogs help people regulate stress even more than expected

Dogs aren’t just good company. They might just be one of the most accessible and effective tools for staying healthy in a stressful world.
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Good News This Week: July 19, 2025 - Dogs, Kayaks, & Sinners

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Good News This Week: July 12, 2025 - Eagles, Rowers, & Lemonade Stands

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Mexican first responders arrive in Texas to support flood relief efforts: 'Solidarity without borders'

Thanks to volunteers at Fundación 911 and firefighters of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, search and rescue efforts in central Texas are now an international mission.
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Menstrual pads containing nanotechnology aim to provide Pap-smear-free cervical cancer screening

Determined to make HPV and cervical cancer screenings less invasive, these researchers have turned to menstrual blood.
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