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Stop putting off the end-of-life talk with your aging loved ones. Here's what to say

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

Talking about burial arrangements or end-of-life care isn't the easiest conversation to have with family members. But it can be done with respect, humility and love.

California plans to spend more on Narcan, but it could lose workers who hand it out

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

Community groups that routinely hand out the lifesaving medication fear their workers could soon be facing layoffs with the disappearance of a key grant.

Guerrero: Smartphones take a toll on teenagers. What choice do parents have?

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

The older children are when they get their first smartphone, the better their mental health later in life. That's little consolation to teens feeling left out when all their friends...

Opinion: What Gen Z teens like me are getting wrong about mental health

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

Growing up with a mom who's a therapist taught me the surprising lesson that it's OK to feel uncomfortable.

Nick Jonas says 'tragic' guitar solo with Kelsea Ballerini landed him in therapy

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

Nick Jonas says a series of 'tragic' live-performance snags prompted him to get therapy. 'I know it didn't matter as much as it felt like it did,' he said.

Nelly Furtado reveals ADHD diagnosis amid her comeback to music

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

Nelly Furtado revealed that she has ADHD. After having it 'my whole life,' she was diagnosed only 18 months ago.

L.A. criminal court program diverts mentally ill offenders from prosecution

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

Public defenders, prosecuting attorneys and judges in L.A. work together to order treatment instead of incarceration for defendants whose crimes arise from mental illness.

Rapper Lil Durk lost numerous friends and loved ones to violence. To cope, he turned to therapy

1 year ago from LA Times - Health

Durk's new album, 'Almost Healed,' features guests J. Cole and Morgan Wallen ('That's my dawg') and unusually frank talk of seeking professional help.

The best telescopes for kids in 2023

1 year ago from PopSci

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Indian army makes arrests as ethnic violence escalates in Manipur state

1 year ago from UPI

Indian authorities said Monday they have carried out a wave of arrests in northeastern state of Manipur after renewed ethnic clashes over the weekend resulted in more deaths.

Biden remembers Americans who ‘gave all’ in annual Memorial Day speech

1 year ago from UPI

President Joe Biden delivered a solemn speech at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday for the 155th Memorial Day observance ceremony.

Ontario hospitals prepare and brace for summer ER staffing challenges

1 year ago from CBC: Health

Hospitals in smaller and rural Ontario communities have been recruiting, training, and poring over schedules in the hopes of avoiding another summer wave of temporary ER closures — though the...

Polish president poised to sign controversial Russian influence law

1 year ago from UPI

Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday he will sign a controversial new law backers say is meant to stem Russian influence in the country's politics but which others see as...

Hollywood Vampires postpone shows after Johnny Depp injures ankle

1 year ago from UPI

Johnny Depp's rock band Hollywood Vampires has postponed several shows after the movie star injured his ankle.

Study finds familiarity promotes resident cooperation with volunteers in waste separation

1 year ago from Physorg

Imagine when you take out leftover food and throw it away, and a volunteer in front of the bucket tells you to separate the waste. If you have two options,...

Baby raccoon euthanized after being brought for grooming

1 year ago from UPI

A baby raccoon taken for a nail trim at a Petco location in Maine was euthanized and checked for rabies, as investigators seek more information about the woman who had...

Spanish PM calls snap general election after big losses by ruling party

1 year ago from UPI

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced a snap general election after his ruling Socialist Workers' Party suffered significant defeats during local elections in the country.

Generation X women experience age in seven ways, study finds

1 year ago from Physorg

Generation X women experience age in seven different ways according to a new study by Nottingham Business School (NBS), part of Nottingham Trent University.

Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent

1 year ago from Physorg

Canadian employers are currently facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the workplace, putting the responsibility on employers to attract employees to their organizations.

Why do animals keep evolving into crabs?

1 year ago from Live Science

Crabby bodies are so evolutionarily favorable, they've evolved at least five different times. So why does this process, known as carcinization, keep happening?

On This Day, May 29: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay summit Everest

1 year ago from UPI

On May 29, 1977, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first humans to reach the top of Mount Everest.

Memorial Day weekend marred by shootings across U.S.

1 year ago from UPI

At least a dozen people have been killed in shootings across the United States as the country celebrates Memorial Day weekend.

Maine woman takes baby raccoon for Petco nail trim

1 year ago from UPI

A baby raccoon taken for a nail trim at a Petco location in Maine was euthanized and checked for rabies, as investigators seek more information about the woman who had...

Protesters, opposition leaders decry Prime Minister Modi's inauguration of new parliament building

1 year ago from UPI

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's new parliament building on Sunday while protesters were met with violence.

Russian leaders push for ‘Soviet-style’ work ethic amid Ukraine war

1 year ago from UPI

Russian leaders and businesses are pushing for a "Soviet-style" work ethic to bolster the nation's economy amid the war in Ukraine, according to British intelligence.

Travelers will refuse an upgrade to sit near a loved one—new research into when people want to share experiences

1 year ago from Physorg

People will often sacrifice a better experience and opt for one that's less enjoyable if it means they can do it alongside a loved one—whether that's a romantic partner, close...

Amanda Peet: New 'Fatal Attraction' offers complex characters, not tired tropes

1 year ago from UPI

Amanda Peet says her new version of "Fatal Attraction" retains the basic story of the classic 1987 thriller while reflecting modern sensibilities about gender roles, relationships and mental illness.

Pro tips for teaching a kid how to ride a bike

1 year ago from PopSci

This kid's got a balance bike and their teacher has the right idea. Kampus Production / Pexels Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage in many families and communities,...