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Recent research shows more adults are suffering from symptoms of depression. COVID-19 and the lockdowns may be one factor. Catherine Ettman, doctoral student at the Boston University School of Public Health, led a first-of-its-kind study at the Boston University School of Public Health that found that the number of American adults with depression symptoms had tripled as of mid-April, when 96% of the U.S. population was living under some form of COVID-19 lockdown order.

Brain disease has become the number one cause of disability, with Parkinson's the fastest growing disease. Ray Dorsey, MD, from the University of Rochester Medical Center and co-author of “Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for Action” says there needs to be more focus on prevention. He believes more resources must be placed into research, because while cases are on the rise, the most effective treatment is now a half century old.

The pandemic has affected nearly all Americans. But among the hardest hit are non profit organizations, especially those serving local communities. Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, said the effect has been staggering. She outlined ways that Americans can help, through philanthropic and skilled volunteer support.

Is America’s education system neglecting to teach young students about our nation’s history? Is it important that kids learn about the founding documents of our country? Roger Beckett, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, says for years, the teaching of history and civics has taken a back seat to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education.

Is America’s education system neglecting to teach young students about our nation’s history? Is it important that kids learn about the founding documents of our country? Roger Beckett, Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, says for years, the teaching of history and civics has taken a back seat to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education.

Millions of Americans are quarantined at home. Many feel isolated, and this increases the risk of alcohol abuse. Lisa Boucher, RN, is the author of “Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture.” She shares warning signs and what to do if you need help.

A prototype smart watch has been developed, that will monitor drug levels in your body, in real time. Sam Emaminejad, PhD, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, says it’s wearable technology that will allow doses to be tailored to individual needs.

Arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrests are blamed for 400,000 deaths annually in the US. Rachel Lampert, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, has found that anger and other negative emotions may be a major factor in many of these cases. She explained how stress and anger may affect electrical impulses in the heart, and discussed several methods of dealing with stress and anger.

Then, teenagers today face more anxiety and distractions than previous generations, which makes being a parent of teens more challenging than ever. Christine Carter, PhD, sociologist, Senior Fellow at the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley, author of “The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction” outlines what she believes are the three most critical skills that parents need to teach their kids.

Arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrests are blamed for 400,000 deaths annually in the US. Rachel Lampert, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, has found that anger and other negative emotions may be a major factor in many of these cases. She explained how stress and anger may affect electrical impulses in the heart, and discussed several methods of dealing with stress and anger.