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 […]
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 […]
A trusted Minnesota COVID-19 tracking source is ending
CATHY WURZER: Well, one of the most reliable sources of COVID tracking in Minnesota is coming to an end. David Montgomery started his thorough tracking of COVID numbers as a reporter when he was here at MPR News. He has since left our newsroom, but he kept up his COVID tracking for more than three […]
A trusted Minnesota COVID-19 tracking source is ending
CATHY WURZER: Well, one of the most reliable sources of COVID tracking in Minnesota is coming to an end. David Montgomery started his thorough tracking of COVID numbers as a reporter when he was here at MPR News. He has since left our newsroom, but he kept up his COVID tracking for more than three […]
A trusted Minnesota COVID-19 tracking source is ending
CATHY WURZER: Well, one of the most reliable sources of COVID tracking in Minnesota is coming to an end. David Montgomery started his thorough tracking of COVID numbers as a reporter when he was here at MPR News. He has since left our newsroom, but he kept up his COVID tracking for more than three […]
7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world’s longest-lived communities
Kame Ogito, 89, gathers seaweed at low tide in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Seaweed is part of the plant-based, low-calorie diet that makes Okinawans some of the longest-lived people in the world. David McLain/Dan Buettner Updated January 1, 2024 at 9:52 AM ET New year’s day is typically the day to resolve to do some things […]
A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it’s struggling to rebound
An appliance market in Xi’an, China, where Jiang has a construction equipment rental company. He says economic conditions are worse now than during the pandemic, when he started the appliance business, and he isn’t selling as much as he used to. John Ruwitch/NPR On the northern edge of Xi’an, a 45-year-old man surnamed Jiang tells […]
A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it’s struggling to rebound
An appliance market in Xi’an, China, where Jiang has a construction equipment rental company. He says economic conditions are worse now than during the pandemic, when he started the appliance business, and he isn’t selling as much as he used to. John Ruwitch/NPR On the northern edge of Xi’an, a 45-year-old man surnamed Jiang tells […]
Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?
A helicopter flies above a wildfire burning in Canada this summer. Smoke from these wildfires floated hundreds of miles, blanketing much of North America in toxic air. James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images This summer, millions of people across the eastern U.S. woke up one June morning to apocalyptic orange skies and thick, choking wildfire smoke. […]
Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?
A helicopter flies above a wildfire burning in Canada this summer. Smoke from these wildfires floated hundreds of miles, blanketing much of North America in toxic air. James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images This summer, millions of people across the eastern U.S. woke up one June morning to apocalyptic orange skies and thick, choking wildfire smoke. […]