Profit-Driven Dementia Care Leads to Violence and Even Death
Violence between residents is a frequent occurrence in dementia and memory care facilities, sometimes resulting in death.
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For Black Families in California, Grief After Infant Loss Often Comes With Nowhere to Turn
Black parents in this country experience twice the rate of infant loss faced by their white counterparts. In California, the outcomes are even worse, Observer Group reports, with Black babies dying at nearly triple the rate of white babies.
ADHD in Women Looks Different — As Do The Long-Term Health Risks
Long seen as a childhood condition affecting mostly boys, girls were excluded from ADHD research. Now that science understands that girls get it too, studies show symptoms differ between genders.
Little Accountability for the Billions in Opioid Fund Spending
Companies accused of recklessly marketing and distributing prescription opioid painkillers are paying roughly $58 billion to settle lawsuits over their role in fueling the addiction crisis.
Can’t Sleep? Blame Your Stone-Age Brain and Consider These Expert Tips for Rest.
Our brains refuse to wind down in a digital world filled with constant notifications and pressure to respond immediately.
Parents and Quiet Cracking
"Quiet cracking" describes burned-out workers who stay put despite feeling disengaged. Therapist Sarah Stuteville sees the same pattern in exhausted parents, who have no off switch for the labor of child-rearing.
Despite War, Mothers in Ukraine Strive to Bring Forth New Life
The toll of war includes a rise in preterm births and miscarriages, but Ukrainian women continue to bring new life into the world.
Grief Doesn’t Wait for Kids to be Ready — and Neither Should We
Be warm and direct: use simple, honest language to discuss whatever happened — especially in the case of death.
Take Aim, Let Go: How Archery Is Helping Women Heal
At the Woodley Park Archery Range in Los Angeles, Mindful Archery helps women process and prepare for everything from breakups to burnout.
The Quiet Trap of Using Cannabis to Sleep
Millions rely on cannabis as a nightly sleep aid, but a neurologist warns the relief is deceptive. THC helps people fall asleep faster while delivering less restorative rest, and quitting can trigger withdrawal that mimics the original problem. Here's what actually works for insomnia instead.
Remote work is linked with increased anxiety, depression and isolation
New Science study reveals remote workers face a 58% rise in time spent alone and 72% higher odds of zero daily human contact.
The Rise of “Loneliness Influencers”
The popularity of these videos is indicative of a larger emotional crisis.
Hoarding Disorder Is More Common Than You Think. Here’s How to Help
Affecting up to 6% of the population, hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition that requires careful, boundary-focused family support.
Climate Disasters Fueling Homelessness and Mental Health Problems
New data reveals how climate disasters fueling homelessness are triggering a severe, widespread mental health crisis across the U.S.
Some Relationships Feel Draining, But “Hasslers” Might Actually Be Aging You
A new study from the National Institute on Aging has found that "hasslers” might be biologically aging you, shortening your lifespan.
Free prison calls are improving lives and saving families millions
Advocates want to see state and municipal free-calling mandates so families can reconnect while saving money.
For Black Families in California, Grief After Infant Loss Often Comes With Nowhere to Turn
Black parents in this country experience twice the rate of infant loss faced by their white counterparts. In California, the outcomes are even worse, Observer Group reports, with Black babies dying at nearly triple the rate of white babies.
ADHD in Women Looks Different — As Do The Long-Term Health Risks
Long seen as a childhood condition affecting mostly boys, girls were excluded from ADHD research. Now that science understands that girls get it too, studies show symptoms differ between genders.
Little Accountability for the Billions in Opioid Fund Spending
Companies accused of recklessly marketing and distributing prescription opioid painkillers are paying roughly $58 billion to settle lawsuits over their role in fueling the addiction crisis.
Can’t Sleep? Blame Your Stone-Age Brain and Consider These Expert Tips for Rest.
Our brains refuse to wind down in a digital world filled with constant notifications and pressure to respond immediately.
Parents and Quiet Cracking
"Quiet cracking" describes burned-out workers who stay put despite feeling disengaged. Therapist Sarah Stuteville sees the same pattern in exhausted parents, who have no off switch for the labor of child-rearing.
Despite War, Mothers in Ukraine Strive to Bring Forth New Life
The toll of war includes a rise in preterm births and miscarriages, but Ukrainian women continue to bring new life into the world.
Grief Doesn’t Wait for Kids to be Ready — and Neither Should We
Be warm and direct: use simple, honest language to discuss whatever happened — especially in the case of death.
Take Aim, Let Go: How Archery Is Helping Women Heal
At the Woodley Park Archery Range in Los Angeles, Mindful Archery helps women process and prepare for everything from breakups to burnout.
The Quiet Trap of Using Cannabis to Sleep
Millions rely on cannabis as a nightly sleep aid, but a neurologist warns the relief is deceptive. THC helps people fall asleep faster while delivering less restorative rest, and quitting can trigger withdrawal that mimics the original problem. Here's what actually works for insomnia instead.
Remote work is linked with increased anxiety, depression and isolation
New Science study reveals remote workers face a 58% rise in time spent alone and 72% higher odds of zero daily human contact.
The Rise of “Loneliness Influencers”
The popularity of these videos is indicative of a larger emotional crisis.
Hoarding Disorder Is More Common Than You Think. Here’s How to Help
Affecting up to 6% of the population, hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition that requires careful, boundary-focused family support.
Climate Disasters Fueling Homelessness and Mental Health Problems
New data reveals how climate disasters fueling homelessness are triggering a severe, widespread mental health crisis across the U.S.
Some Relationships Feel Draining, But “Hasslers” Might Actually Be Aging You
A new study from the National Institute on Aging has found that "hasslers” might be biologically aging you, shortening your lifespan.
Free prison calls are improving lives and saving families millions
Advocates want to see state and municipal free-calling mandates so families can reconnect while saving money.