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Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its “detention hikes” program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students the option to go for a walk instead of sitting in a classroom as punishment. The idea was sparked by school counselor Leslie …

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UK officials recommend yoga and ‘climate cafés’ to combat ‘eco-anxiety’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Britons’ anxiety about climate change plays a big role in many mental health struggles among the country’s youth and can trigger guilt about having children, a new report has claimed. The report by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also suggests that yoga and visiting “climate cafés” could help stave off …

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Viral ‘potato bed’ sleep trend has people cozying up for their best night’s rest

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep. A TikTok trend called the “potato bed” has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled. The first step is to lay out a fitted bedsheet …

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Experts warn of security risks to America’s kids as photos expose those up for adoption

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Though we’ve made progress, “there’s still a long way to go” when it comes to the adoption process, says a family expert — including protecting the safety of young people who are in foster care as they await permanent, loving families. The Selfless Love Foundation’s National Think Tank is a collective force …

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One toxic behavior kills relationships, leading happiness expert warns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most people spend their lives chasing happiness — or, more often, running from unhappiness — whether it’s through healthy coping methods or unhealthy escape routes. Happiness expert Arthur Brooks, a behavioral scientist and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, spoke with Fox News Digital about the balance between happiness …

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Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study that suggests listening to or playing music could slash the risk of dementia might have you singing a new tune. Adults over 70 who regularly listen to music were nearly 40% less likely to develop dementia, a group of cognitive disorders that cause a decline in memory, thinking and …

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Happiness expert shares 6-step morning routine that boosts mood and productivity

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Starting the morning on the right foot can pave the way for a successful day. A new wellness trend focuses on the “5 to 9 before your 9 to 5,” which entails a healthy regimen between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. before heading to work. Behavioral scientist and happiness …

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Couples choosing separate beds may face unseen challenges, study suggests

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship. Recent trends such as “sleep divorce” have highlighted the benefits of sleeping separately from a partner, sometimes even inhabiting different rooms. The Scandinavian sleep method, a cultural design to improve sleep quality in Nordic countries like Sweden and Norway, has …

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Number of young adults identifying as transgender plunges by nearly half in two years

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More data is emerging supporting a sharp decline in the number of young adults identifying as transgender or non-binary. Last week, Fox News Digital reported on data shared by Eric Kaufman, a professor of politics at the University of Buckingham, showing that the share of college students identifying as anything other than …

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Transgender ‘trend’ sharply declining on American college campuses, new analysis finds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The trans-identification trend among young people appears to be losing momentum. Recent data taken from college campuses shows a sharp decline in the number of Gen Zers identifying as transgender over the past three years. Eric Kaufmann, a professor of politics at the University of Buckingham, conducted his own analysis of a …

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