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Cancer survivors in three Michigan counties can now join free 12-week CrossFit programs proven to boost strength, sleep, and quality of life. Since 2019, over 320 survivors have rediscovered what their bodies can do through the CAPABLE program.
A new 20-foot tiny house proves you don't need much space to live comfortably. Modern Tiny Living's Kinnakeet model packs a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living area into a home small enough to tow anywhere.
A waste company in the Bronx ordered three more electric garbage trucks after their first one collected 75 tons of waste weekly with zero downtime. The quiet, emission-free vehicles are helping residents breathe easier and sleep better.
After more than two weeks sleeping on camping cots 220 kilometers from home, hundreds of Northern Territory residents are finally returning to Daly River following major flooding. Floodwaters that peaked at over 14 meters have receded, allowing families to reunite with their community.
Stopping meals three hours before bed dropped blood pressure and heart rate in a new study. The simple timing change worked without dieting or weight loss.
Northwestern University researchers successfully planted puzzle-solving ideas into people's dreams using sound cues during REM sleep. Participants doubled their puzzle-solving abilities after just one night of "dream engineering." ##
A four-meter sleeper shark was captured on camera nearly 500 meters deep in Antarctic waters, the first confirmed shark sighting this far south. The discovery reveals these mysterious creatures may have thrived undetected in Earth's coldest ocean for ages.
Scientists discovered that the oldest vertebrates alive 518 million years ago had four eyes instead of two. The extra pair evolved into the pineal gland in our brains, which now regulates our sleep instead of seeing.
Hospitals bombard ICU patients with constant beeping that prevents healing sleep and exhausts nurses. A new startup is using AI to silence unnecessary alarms while catching critical alerts faster.
Researchers successfully helped lucid dreamers work through unsolved puzzles during sleep by playing associated sounds. Those who dreamed about the puzzles were more than twice as likely to solve them the next day.
A Mississippi church is making sure every child has a safe place to sleep, one handmade bed at a time. Volunteers, including Boy Scouts, have built over 40 beds for abused and neglected children in their community.
New research shows energy-efficient 5G technology could slash carbon emissions across Britain's economy by 25 million tons, proving faster networks don't have to mean a bigger carbon footprint. AI-powered mobile masts that sleep when demand drops are leading the charge.
Researchers in India discovered a single gene that causes three major health conditions to occur together, opening doors for early detection and better treatment. The breakthrough could help doctors identify at-risk families before symptoms appear.
Northwestern University researchers successfully steered people's dreams toward unsolved puzzles, and 75% dreamed about the problems they were cued to think about. Those who dreamed about specific puzzles solved them twice as often the next morning.
A groundbreaking analysis of 123,940 patients found that statins don't cause most side effects blamed on them. Memory loss, depression, sleep problems, and dozens of other symptoms occurred just as often in people taking fake pills.
Figure skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea couldn't be more different—she needs sleep until noon, he chases sunrises—yet they just won Olympic gold together. Their secret weapon? A coach who acts as their "couples therapist" and knows exactly when to shake up espresso martinis at the rink.
A woman in China built an elaborate multi-room apartment complex for neighborhood stray cats, complete with heated water, cozy blankets, and individual sleeping quarters. The internet is calling it "Hotel Catifornia" and celebrating her creative compassion.
A simple finger-tracing exercise is helping people with insomnia quiet their overactive minds in just minutes. The Infinity Tracing Technique uses eye movement and balance signals to tell your brain it's safe to rest.
A groundbreaking study of 65,000 adults found that replacing just one hour of daily TV time with physical activity or sleep can slash depression risk by up to 43%, with the biggest benefits appearing in middle age. The simple change offers hope for millions seeking practical ways to protect their mental health.
A new Northwestern University study shows that simply finishing dinner three hours before bedtime can improve blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar control without cutting calories. The secret lies in syncing eating patterns with your body's natural sleep rhythms.
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