A protest at the U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 5. (Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress) Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty Images Federal workers and contractors who …
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Taking even a short break from your smartphone can boost your mood : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeople who block the internet from their smartphones spend more time on other activities that improve their wellbeing. Rob Dobi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rob Dobi/Getty Images If you …
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A break from your cellphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA study published in PLOS validates what correlational research has suggested: It doesn’t take long to get a boost in mood and a decrease in anxiety when we turn off …
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Trump officials will put 4,700 USAID employees on leave and eliminate 1,600 jobs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe decision comes in the wake of a judge’s ruling that such a move will not cause irreparable harm to the employees. There will be exceptions for several hundred employees …
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For one husband, caregiving came easier when he learned to 'shut up and listen'
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it’s still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.
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Medical researchers brace for ripple effects from cuts in NIH funding : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedical researchers say the Trump administration’s plan to reduce payments for indirect research costs will hamper the search for new cures. A visit to University of Maryland lab studying how …
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLuigi Mangione appears at a hearing for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City. Curtis Means/Getty Images …
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This 4-step routine can help reduce pain and soreness after a workout : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA good post-workout routine includes a 10- to 15-minute cool down, stretching, foam rolling and a good protein snack. Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Beck Harlan/NPR Before Anna Cockrell …
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Helping homeless people find housing takes a toll on caseworkers : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNicole Barracliff at Mercy Housing and Shelter in Hartford acts as the “hub” directing incoming individuals to the people and resources that can most help them in the current moment. …
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NIH funding freeze stalls $1.5 billion in medical research grant funding : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFunding is stalled for National Institutes of Health research grants. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP The National Institutes of Health has stopped considering new grant …