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Aspen Ideas Festival: Dan Buettner on happiness

Aspen Ideas Festival: Dan Buettner on happiness

Where in the world are the happiest and healthiest people? And why? Dan Buettner explores this at the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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To fix that pain in your back, you might have to change the way you sit

To fix that pain in your back, you might have to change the way you sit

In the past century, many Americans have lost the ability to sit in a way that doesn't strain their backs. Specialists say we could take a lesson from excellent sitters from other cultures.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Treating teen depression might improve mental health of parents, too

Evidence shows there's a link between depressed parents and their offspring. But a new study suggests that when teens benefit from treatment for their depression, there's a ripple effect on parents.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Murphy, Swanson, Walz talk issues, ads, abilities in DFL governor debate

Murphy, Swanson, Walz talk issues, ads, abilities in DFL governor debate

Three leading DFL gubernatorial candidates tried to distinguish themselves Friday on guns, immigration, recreational marijuana and other issues during an MPR News debate. Voters on Tuesday will decide which candidate moves on to the November ballot.
by Briana Bierschbach

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They charged what? Price of surgical procedures vary widely by hospital, patient

They charged what? Price of surgical procedures vary widely by hospital, patient

New state research indicates there are wide variations in what hospitals charge for surgical procedures and there are even wide swings in the prices individual hospitals charge for the same operations.
by Dan Kraker

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