Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers ‘5 resets’ to tame toxic stress
A poll from the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of respondents wished they had someone to help them manage stress. Meredith Rizzo for NPR Stress has long been a chronic problem for Americans, and new data suggests it’s only worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found […]
Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers ‘5 resets’ to tame toxic stress
A poll from the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of respondents wished they had someone to help them manage stress. Meredith Rizzo for NPR Stress has long been a chronic problem for Americans, and new data suggests it’s only worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found […]
Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
People who use hearing aids to restore hearing have a 24 percent lower risk of death, compared to people who don’t use hearing aids, a new study finds. Pekic | Getty Images Among the roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. who have hearing loss, most don’t use hearing aids. This means they may be […]
Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
People who use hearing aids to restore hearing have a 24 percent lower risk of death, compared to people who don’t use hearing aids, a new study finds. Pekic | Getty Images Among the roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. who have hearing loss, most don’t use hearing aids. This means they may be […]
As mental health worries rise for Black Minnesotans, focus shifts to strengthening kids, caregivers
With three daughters, Brandon and Monica Jones have their hands full. In the mornings, their older two girls are able to get themselves ready for the most part, but it’s the youngest, 2-year-old Skylar who runs around the kitchen screaming and laughing and making a mess with her breakfast. It’s a bit chaotic but Brandon […]
Here’s where Minnesota’s legal cannabis journey will go next in 2024
It’s likely to be another year before recreational marijuana is widely available in Minnesota retail settings, but work that is being done throughout 2024 will determine what that market looks like and who is involved. This week marks five months since adults 21 and up were legally allowed to possess and use cannabis for any […]
Earned safe and sick time goes into effect, providing Minnesotans with guaranteed sick leave
CATHY WURZER: The New Year means a bundle of new laws have gone into effect in Minnesota. A new law that will probably affect the most people, something called earned safe and sick time. It requires employers in Minnesota to provide employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. It’s capped […]
Earned safe and sick time goes into effect, providing Minnesotans with guaranteed sick leave
CATHY WURZER: The New Year means a bundle of new laws have gone into effect in Minnesota. A new law that will probably affect the most people, something called earned safe and sick time. It requires employers in Minnesota to provide employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. It’s capped […]
Earned safe and sick time goes into effect, providing Minnesotans with guaranteed sick leave
CATHY WURZER: The New Year means a bundle of new laws have gone into effect in Minnesota. A new law that will probably affect the most people, something called earned safe and sick time. It requires employers in Minnesota to provide employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. It’s capped […]
Feeling SAD? Tips to treat seasonal affective disorder
Winter might’ve gotten off to a late start, but the cold months are officially here. It’s chilly, dark and cloudy for much of the day, triggering many Minnesotans to experience the winter blues or seasonal affective disorder — also known as SAD. Symptoms include feeling sluggish and having low energy, sleeping too much, eating too […]