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These states and cities have the best—and worst—brain health in America. See where your home ranks in mood, memory, and more

By their own admission, Americans’ cognitive well-being is improving. That’s according to a new survey conducted by brain health and wellness platform Muse by Interaxon.  For its 2024 […]

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My mental health hit a low point due to a difficult pregnancy. Every employer should offer the kind of benefits package that pulled me through

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, mental health coverage is a “guarantee.” But in reality, a recent study showed that 80% of people surveyed with employer sponsored health

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The go-to cheat for feeding your kids—Lunchables—has lead in it, and maker Kraft says it is a naturally occurring part of food products

The fun, colorful packaging aimed at kids and the ease of use for parents makes it hard to accept that Lunchables actually contain harmful heavy metals and chemicals

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Setting up a power of attorney for a parent with dementia could help you avoid a costly and messy guardianship proceeding. Here's how to do it

Dementia is a thief. It robs people of their memories and decision-making abilities. Something as simple as writing a check or taking medication becomes difficult or impossible. If

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My 2-year-old daughter needed a pacemaker. That spurred me to engineer a virtual heart, and now customized 3D simulations are saving lives

My daughter was two when she got her first pacemaker. She needed it because of a congenital condition that had reversed the lower chambers of her heart. That resulted

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Your boss is probably getting more sleep than you are, survey says. Here’s who catches more z’s than even CEOs, managers, and business owners

Being a chief executive officer comes with myriad benefits, such as a sizable base salary, travel perks, and…more sleep? CEOs are happier with the amount of sleep they

Your boss is probably getting more sleep than you are, survey says. Here’s who catches more z’s than even CEOs, managers, and business owners Read More »

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Why so many Medicare beneficiaries have trouble getting their Part D plan to cover their medications—and how to prevent it from happening to you

If you have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and take one or more brand-name medications—especially, expensive ones—there’s a very good chance you’ll run into trouble getting

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