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Having schizophrenia is the second biggest risk factor for dying from COVID-19

8:28am March 20, 2022

by April Dembosky

Having schizophrenia has emerged as the second biggest risk factor for dying from COVID-19, after advanced age. This finding could help drive new research about mental illness and the immune system.

A woman skates in Helsinki, on a sunny but frosty Boxing Day on Dec. 26, with temperatures around 9 degrees Fahrenheit.

Americans got a bit happier last year, but they've still got nothing on the Finns

9:01pm March 18, 2022

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The latest World Happiness report finds Scandinavian countries once again dominating the top of the rankings, while the U.S. climbed from 19th to 16th.

A condition called mild cognitive impairment may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

This form of memory loss is common — but most Americans don't know about it

3:40pm March 18, 2022

by Jon Hamilton

Mild cognitive impairment, a common brain condition, can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. But most people don't know the symptoms. And some may mistake it for normal aging.

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Unlearning anti-Blackness in therapy: 'The Buck Stops Here'

6:25pm March 17, 2022

by Isabeth Mendoza

Twenty percent of American adults sought out therapy in 2020. But Grisell Valencia faced a challenge; she wanted a therapist who could respond to experiences she was dealing with as an Afro-Latina.

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Why its important for more Americans to know about mild cognitive impairment

5:10am March 16, 2022

by Jon Hamilton

Mild cognitive impairment, a condition that may be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, affects more than 12% of people 60 and up. Yet a survey found 82% of Americans know little or nothing about it.

People walk along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City. The stock market has been volatile as the war in Ukraine and high oil prices continues to worry investors. Americans' stress about global uncertainty is high, according to a

Americans' stress is spiking over inflation, war in Ukraine, survey finds

5:38pm March 10, 2022

by Rhitu Chatterjee

The annual survey finds Americans more on edge than ever, triggered by financial issues, the war overseas and the cumulative pressure of living through the pandemic.

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Getting hurt is a risk of the physical activity we do to stay in shape, but research shows that the way you approach your injury can help you heal.

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5 ways to bounce back better from a sports injury

1:44pm March 09, 2022

by April Fulton

If you are used to regular exercise and conditioning, the sudden shock of immobility or pain is both frustrating and depressing. Here are some things you can do to make your recovery easier.

Minneapolis teachers strike over staff resources and support for students

4:27pm March 08, 2022

by Jon Collins

Minneapolis teachers went on strike for the first time in more than 50 years. Educators want to increase support staff salaries, reduce class sizes and provide more mental health supports to students.

Amy Bloom and Brian Ameche married in 2007. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2019.

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, her husband asked for help to die with dignity

1:20pm March 08, 2022

by Terry Gross

Novelist Amy Bloom talks about how, at her husband's insistence, she traveled with him to Zurich so he could legally terminate his life. Her new memoir is In Love.

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President Biden delivers his State of the Union address on March 1. Among other issues, Biden spoke about his administration's plans to address mental health care in the United States.

Here's what experts say Biden gets right in his new mental health plan

10:39pm March 02, 2022

Mental health advocates applaud the proposals, which they say offer much-needed federal leadership on a growing national crisis. But they worry about getting sustainable funding for the efforts.

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