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Record Breakers at 80: They Conquered the Appalachian Trail and Ironman Hawaii
Record Breakers at 80: They Conquered the Appalachian Trail and Ironman Hawaii

One hiked the Appalachian Trail and overcame several setbacks. The other one learned to swim at 59 and now finished the Ironman Kona as the oldest woman ever.

App Translates into Sign Language, Cancer Blood Test Shows Promise, and Standard Time Is Healthier
App Translates into Sign Language, Cancer Blood Test Shows Promise, and Standard Time Is Healthier

Good News of the Week: An app helps the deaf community, a blood test detects cancer earlier, standard time may reduce strokes, bamboo-based plastic is making progress, and two 80-year-old women impress with remarkable athletic achievements.

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Better Sleep Starts with Routine, Not Extra Hours: The Key to Healthy Sleep
Better Sleep Starts with Routine, Not Extra Hours: The Key to Healthy Sleep

Regular sleep rhythms matter more than sleeping longer: same bedtime, same wake time. Skip the lie-in on weekends and nap at noon instead.

Watching Videos Instead of Meditating: How Awe and Inspiration Can Reduce Stress
Watching Videos Instead of Meditating: How Awe and Inspiration Can Reduce Stress

Uplifting content can bring calm and improve well-being. New research shows that carefully selected videos can be especially helpful during stressful phases of life.

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Watching Videos Instead of Meditating: How Awe and Inspiration Can Reduce Stress
Watching Videos Instead of Meditating: How Awe and Inspiration Can Reduce Stress

Uplifting content can bring calm and improve well-being. New research shows that carefully selected videos can be especially helpful during stressful phases of life.

These Simple Everyday Exercises from Positive Psychology Improve Sleep and Health
These Simple Everyday Exercises from Positive Psychology Improve Sleep and Health

Just a few minutes a day are enough: those who regularly practice short rituals such as gratitude, kindness, or reflecting on meaning sleep better, feel more motivated, and live healthier.

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