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Getting better sleep in anxious times   

Getting better sleep in anxious times   

Sleep is a cornerstone of health, but a lot of us aren’t getting enough of it. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a neurologist who specializes in treating sleep disorders about coming off daylight saving time and how to get a better night’s rest.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it's not too late to join the study.
by Allison Aubrey

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New audit questions oversight of Senior Nutrition Program

A new report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor of Minnesota found that the Minnesota Board on Aging did not meet legal standards in its oversight of the Senior Nutrition Program.
by Peter Cox

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Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk

Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk

Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.
by Allison Aubrey

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FDA approves first ever vaccine for chikungunya virus, which is seeing a global surge

More than a quarter million cases of chikungunya virus have surfaced in South America this year. The virus can cause debilitating joint pain. Now the U.S. FDA has approved a new vaccine.
by Ari Daniel

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