Education Psychologist warns: Lack of playtime, excessive adult oversight, is hurting kids By Kevin Mahnken | The74million.org | June 5, 2024 A research psychologist at Boston College believes adults have re-engineered the world around kids to exclude and control them.
California California becomes latest state to try capping health care spending By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News | June 5, 2024 California’s new Office of Health Care Affordability faces a herculean task in its plan to slow runaway health care spending.
Bay Area Bay Area could see extreme heat this week. Here’s how you can play it cool and stay safe By Janis Mara | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 Drink lots of water, wear light clothing and hats; also avoid sugar, alcohol, caffeine and high-protein foods.
health Healdsburg senior housing community puts Zen-inspired focus on retirement living By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 30, 2024 Enso Village will hold about 300 residents 60 and over who will have access to different levels of care, including in-home care, assisted living and memory care.
Health Matters New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | May 27, 2024 A new website now offers a comprehensive, free resource that offers guidance to caregivers.
children Tick talk: East Bay park district warns visitors to beware of tiny blood-suckers while hiking By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 25, 2024 Warm weather months are prime time for ticks along Bay Area hills and grasslands.
addiction Supporters of legalized psychedelic drugs to fight on after bill’s bad trip in the Legislature By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 21, 2024 Newsom vetoed a similar bill in the past because of the lack of regulation, a costly aspect of the legislation in light of the current budget crisis.
Elections Biden leans into health care, asking voters to trust him over Trump By Phil Galewitz | KFF Health News | May 21, 2024 A new KFF survey found Biden has an edge with independent voters when it comes to health care issues.
Education Kids, screen time & despair: An expert in economics and happiness sounds the alarm By Kevin Mahnken | The74million.org | May 6, 2024 An upswell in despair among young people is changing the life cycle of human happiness.
News 40% of LGBTQ youth considered suicide in last year, 30% victimized in school By Beth Hughes | The74million.org | May 1, 2024 National study found lower rates of suicide, anxiety and depression reported where in-school support systems exist.