Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Domestic abuse advocate conversations would be privileged under new MN law
Domestic abuse advocates could soon be prohibited from sharing information provided about, or from, a victim unless they are given permission or required by a court.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Law would restrict social media platforms use of children’s data
A bill likely to come before the Minnesota Legislature this session would place restrictions on businesses that offer online products or services that collect the data of child users.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Congressional bill aims to increase psychiatric beds through regulatory reform
In Minnesota, and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system. Emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and families are left with very few options.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Minnesotans share resolutions, many say they’re skipping the tradition
While many people will set new goals and lean into better habits as the new year begins, plenty of people say they’re skipping New Year’s resolutions.
New Minnesota paid sick leave law takes effect in 2024: What you need to know
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Suicide deaths reached a record high in 2022: Here's why rates are higher in men
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.