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After polling 2,000 Americans regarding their self-care habits they found that while the average respondent to only feels relaxed about 40 minutes a day, 47% said they feel relaxed less than even that.   This is according to new research by OnePoll conducted by Sensodyne.

Try the “RISE” method, each letter stands for something different. “R” – “refrain” from hitting snooze “I” – “increase” physical activity in general “S” – “shower” or “splash” water

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press STONE HARBOR, N.J. (AP) — The circle of life was on vivid display Wednesday at the Jersey Shore in a way that even the youngest children could understand. Seventeen young turtles that had been raised from eggs retrieved from the smashed bodies of their mothers on

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish retailer Ikea is known for the distinctive names of its flat-pack home products. Now, the company’s Norway branch wants to use the brand’s experience to help parents browsing the baby-naming department. Ikea Norway has built “a name

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is going to tackle the nuisance of public urination with technology. The MBTA is launching a pilot program this summer in which urine detection sensors will be placed in four downtown elevators. The data will be collected for several

By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A minister in Pakistan’s newly elected government is facing criticism following his plea to the nation to drink less tea to help save on imports amid a deepening economic crisis. Tea is a hugely popular drink among both the rich and the

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A woman who says she suffered serious injuries while trying to save her neighbors’ dog from a canal can’t sue the pooch’s owners. New Jersey’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected Ann Samolyk’s claims that laws that allow legal action for injuries

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A commercial bus driver has been charged with 38 counts of reckless endangerment after blacking out behind the steering wheel while snacking on gummies infused with THC. Jinhuan Chen appeared Tuesday in Bridgeport Superior Court after being arrested at his home in

Online dating has become the norm in today’s society.  A former detective has provided tips to keep yourself safe when sharing photos with someone you meet online. 1.  You can go into your phone’s settings and change it so it doesn’t store location data. 2.  You can send the

Two workers at an M&M Factory had to be rescued from a vat of chocolate in Pennsylvania.  They got trapped in about waist-high melted chocolate and could not get out.  The fire depart had to use the jaws of life to free them.  Both victims were taken to the hospital where it sounds like