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Is your favorite playlist the key to pump up your endurance?

Is your favorite playlist the key to pump up your endurance?

By Stephen Beech Keep-fit fans who listen to their favorite playlist while working out exercise harder and longer, according to a new study. Researchers found that letting people choose their own upbeat tunes to exercise to boosts endurance by up to 20% — without making the workout feel any tougher.

5 ways to sleep better when anxiety takes hold

5 ways to sleep better when anxiety takes hold

5 ways to sleep better when anxiety takes hold For many, the simple act of falling asleep becomes a battle when anxiety takes hold. Our minds race, our bodies tense, and the quiet peace needed for rest feels miles away. There’s a simple motto to navigate this challenge: “Mind,

Do depression and anxiety treatments work? What new data shows

Do depression and anxiety treatments work? What new data shows

Do depression and anxiety treatments work? What new data shows Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions, yet many people question whether treatment leads to meaningful improvement. To better understand how care impacts symptoms, LifeStance Health measures and reports treatment outcomes, offering insight into what progress

High travel costs driving long-distance couples to move in together

High travel costs driving long-distance couples to move in together

Long-distance couples spend a combined average of nearly $7,000 ($6,888) on travel to see each other over the course of their relationship, according to new data. In a recent online survey of 761 couples who plan to move in together in the next few years, which was

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Much has been written about Denmark’s consistently high scores in global happiness rankings, so it might not come as a surprise that Denmark is also rated the best place to raise children, according to U.S. News and World Report. The small Scandinavian nation also scores near the top

People in Business for May 2, 2026

• Dustin Barber has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at Opportunity Bank of Montana. In this role, he will oversee the Bank’s lending and relationship banking functions, supporting growth and strengthening customer relationships across the state. Barber joined Opportunity Bank in 2014 and most recently served

Which animal ‘personality types’ match best?

Which animal ‘personality types’ match best?

Americans believe that the ideal couple consists of a “golden retriever” and a “bear,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans in a relationship looked at these social media–trending personality types, finding that the loyalty, affection, and optimism of the “golden retriever” type is attractive, along