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Taking regular naps is good for the brain, study finds

Taking regular naps is good for the brain, study finds

Researchers say they hope their study will reduce any stigma that still exists around daytime napping. Tom Gillespie Taking a nap during the day can leave you feeling refreshed, recharged…

Stories of kindness may counteract the negative effects of looking at bad news – new research

“If it bleeds, it leads” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories featuring violence, death and destruction grab readers’ attention – and so…

As Africa Loses Forest, Its Small Farmers Are Bringing Back Trees

As Africa Loses Forest, Its Small Farmers Are Bringing Back Trees

The loss of forests across Africa has long been documented. But recent studies show that small farmers from Senegal to Ethiopia to Malawi are allowing trees to regenerate on their…

Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Fred Wexler

Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Fred Wexler

By Wayne SoaresSpecial to iBerkshires04:47PM / Sunday, June 11, 2023 PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Fred Wexler served his country in the Army from 1961 to 1964 as a specialist, 4th grade.  Born…

Lung cancer deaths cut in half with AstraZeneca pill, large trial finds

Lung cancer deaths cut in half with AstraZeneca pill, large trial finds

Patients with early-stage lung cancer who took Tagrisso daily for three years had a 51% lower risk of death from the disease. By Aria Bendix A once-daily pill from drugmaker AstraZeneca…

World’s Most Expensive Ruby and Rare Pink Diamond Sell for $35 Million Each

World’s Most Expensive Ruby and Rare Pink Diamond Sell for $35 Million Each

By Abby Schultz Sotheby’s sold two precious gemstones for US$34.8 million each Thursday in New York, setting records for both.  The 55.22-carat Estrela de Fury from Mozambique, the largest ruby to have…

Sex Is Good! 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex After 50

Sex Is Good! 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex After 50

Research shows that regular sexual activity comes with some unexpected health benefits By Michelle Crouch,   AARP A quick romp in the hay doesn’t just feel good. It turns out that sex has…

Japan earmarks $107 billion for developing hydrogen energy to cut emissions, stabilize supplies

Japan earmarks $107 billion for developing hydrogen energy to cut emissions, stabilize supplies

by: MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government on Tuesday adopted a revision to the country’s plans to use more hydrogen as fuel as part of the effort to reduce carbon…

An anonymous surprise

An anonymous surprise

After stopping in a Dunkin Donuts this past March, Samantha Brown returned to her car to find an envelope left under her windshield wipers. Inside she found two $20 bills…

2nd annual Asian American Heritage Festival brings thousands to Columbus Park

2nd annual Asian American Heritage Festival brings thousands to Columbus Park

KANSAS CITY, Mo — The second annual Asian American Heritage Festival was held in Columbus Park on Saturday. Event organizers say it returned with three times the food, vendors, performances…