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Musicians and music listeners over age 70 might have reduced risk of dementia.

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If you're a music junkie over age 70, you may have a lower risk of dementia

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These are some of the funniest and weirdest things realtors have encountered on the job.

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Realtors share the 5 'funniest,' 'weirdest' things they've encountered while showing a house

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Ron, a shelter pit bull facing euthanasia, is now part of a K-9 narcotics unit in New Jersey.

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Animals

'Total package': At-risk shelter pit bull breaks stigma and convention to join K-9 drug unit

A former nightclub could be Pittsburgh’s first LGBTQ landmark, but faces challenges from local developers.
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A former nightclub could be Pittsburgh’s first LGBTQ landmark, but faces challenges from local developers.

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No more new pennies.

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Money

After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

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Culture

Millennial-era 'butt rock' is making a comeback. Here are 6 songs even haters should love.

Are you ready to embrace these "with arms wide open"?

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Experts say this daily 30-minute or less technique stops your worries from running wild

Worry until the alarm goes off.

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Humor

Candidates, hirers share 6 craziest, funniest things they encountered during job interviews

Pro tip: Be careful with your camera.

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Culture

'Simpsons' fanatics rank the show's 6 creepiest Halloween episodes

They don't call them "Treehouse of Horror" for nothing.

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Health

Psychologists say an effective tool to fight off anxiety can be found in the candy aisle

Anxiety may be sour but the solution could be pretty sweet.

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Trouble reading your texts? FDA approves eye drop that helps regain near vision.

The drops treat presbyopia, which affects nearly 128 million people in the United States.

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Culture

I analyzed my Boomer dad's use of the thumbs-up emoji. I learned something about us both.

Insert face-palm reaction here.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

Michael Jordan is quietly becoming the GOAT of healthcare access.

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Health

People afraid to vent to their friends are meeting new ones through `scream clubs’

Stress-relieving trend with surprising benefits is going worldwide.

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Money

Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

Gen Z, we have some interesting news.

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Wholesome

Trucks, helicopters, camels, thousands turn up to support terminally ill child in Kansas City

“This is the ‘get along’ shirt for the city that we desperately needed.”

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Science & Tech

Solar power times 10: MIT's new concrete battery may revolutionize green energy storage

"If we keep up their spirit of combining material science with architectural vision, we could be at the brink of a new architectural revolution..."

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Culture

Robert Redford's tender 'Twilight Zone' portrayal of Death: 'It isn't me you're afraid of'

After the actor's passing, this classic performance resonates even more.

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Culture

The Neighbor Code: The 5 absolute bare minimum habits that make you a good neighbor

"We're friendly, but not friends."

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A college experiment taught Gen Z students how to spot misinformation. It's had stunning results.

A simple test that could have profound results.

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