This May, 10 towns across Union and Morris counties will join forces to promote mental health awareness through the “Paint the Town Green” campaign. Led by the New Providence Mental Health Advocacy & Education Committee, in partnership with the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation, the Rotary Club of MH Advocates, and the Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ), the initiative aims to engage students, businesses and citizens in fostering support for mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Fire crews will take part in a training exercise at Lincoln County Hospital to help prepare them for high-rise emergency situations. The sessions will be carried out in an area currently under refurbishment and synthetic smoke will be used to emulate real-life scenarios. Fifty firefighters and six fire engines will be involved later and on Thursday, and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has urged people not to be alarmed. Matt King, head of response at the fire service, said: "It's a brilliant opportunity for us to test our plans and preparedness."...

Quality sleep is an elusive beast, and we will try anything and everything in pursuit of that blessed eight hours of oblivion. I've found that I'm not good at any of the classic tricks like counting sheep or trying to render yourself unconscious by sheer force of will. I'm definitely not great at deep breathing. Even though I know the calming benefits of breathing exercises, I have always struggled to focus on them, usually because I get too distracted and can’t clear my mind enough to reap the benefits…until now....

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to phase out several petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply, a decision that could reshape grocery aisles across the nation. Common snacks, cereals and beverages may soon appear less vibrant as companies reformulate recipes to comply with the new guidelines. The move is part of a broader push by the Trump administration's Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy...