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So, how's the family? 2 experts on quality elder care

There are many challenges when it comes to providing quality care to the elderly. Host Angela Davis spoke with two experts about taking care of aging family and friends in Minnesota.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Safely evacuating the elderly in any emergency takes planning and practice

Safely evacuating the elderly in any emergency takes planning and practice

After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.
by Rebecca Ellis

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Program seeks to persuade Somali women to get cancer screenings

Program seeks to persuade Somali women to get cancer screenings

Somali women may forgo breast and cervical cancer screening thinking that it's immodest. Persistent cancer screening disparities have prompted an effort to reach out to the community with culturally-aware messages and support.
by Riham Feshir

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Strategies for happiness in life

Aspen Ideas Festival: Strategies for happiness in life

Arthur Brooks is a classical musician and a behavioral economist. He ties together philosophy, art, music, social science and neuroscience to suggest ways you can find happiness and success in every stage of life.
by MPR News Staff

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How working on Christmas became a privilege for 2 young doctors

How working on Christmas became a privilege for 2 young doctors

In late December, medical interns are halfway through their first year of hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge as these doctors take on more responsibility.
by John Henning Schumann

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If you feel thankful, write it down. It's good for your health

If you feel thankful, write it down. It's good for your health

A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.
by Maanvi Singh

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St. Paul police expanding new mental health unit

St. Paul police expanding new mental health unit

The St. Paul Police Department deals with thousands of expensive calls related to mental health problems. They're expanding its mental health unit to help deal with calls that are not crisis level.
by Alisa Roth

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