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Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why

Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why

Hot summer temperatures can make you anxious and irritable and dull your thinking. Here's what researchers think is going on.
by Allison Aubrey

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Ready, set, grow: Minnesota to enter era of legal marijuana

Ready, set, grow: Minnesota to enter era of legal marijuana

Starting Tuesday it will be legal for adults to grow and possess marijuana in Minnesota. That doesn’t mean you’ll be able to buy from a licensed dealer anytime soon, but it’s a big step in the legal cannabis movement.
by Mark Zdechlik

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These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe

These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe

Many of us know that feeling of being transported by a song. Research reveals that listening to music can have profound effects on our mind and body.
by Rob Stein

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The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year’s rise looks modest so far.
by Rob Stein

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Fairview, Sanford call off health systems merger

Fairview, Sanford call off health systems merger

“Without support for this transaction from certain Minnesota stakeholders, we have determined it is in the best interest of Sanford Health to discontinue the merger process,” Sanford’s CEO said Thursday. He did not say which stakeholders.
by Michelle Wiley, Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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