It’s no secret that as we age, our brains slow down—a forgotten grocery item here, a slower reaction time there. But scientists are learning that some people defy that trend, maintaining sharp memory and quick thinking well into later life. What’s their[...]
Tag: Mental Health
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The Minimalists will return to TEDxFargo with a new message: ‘Scrolling is the new smoking’
The Minimalists—Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and newcomer T.K. Coleman—are returning to Fargo for TEDxFargo 2025, eight years after their memorable talk captivated local audiences. This time, they’re tackling digital clutter, sharing insights from a year without social media in their talk,[...]
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Listen: Swedish government to look into setting an age limit on using social media
Sweden is the latest country to reconsider how young is too young for social media. The government is launching an inquiry into setting a formal age limit for platform use, citing growing concerns over the impact of online content on children. Public[...]
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How to stay informed without doomscrolling
The headlines never stop. Wars abroad, policy shifts at home, market jitters everywhere—keeping up can feel like drinking from a firehose. And yet, leaders can’t afford to tune out. The challenge isn’t whether to stay informed—it’s how. Treat your news consumption like[...]
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The News Cycle Is a Stress Monster. But There’s a Healthy Way to Stay Informed.
Some days it feels like the world is falling apart—war, disaster, division—and the urge to look away is real. But many of us keep scrolling, searching for answers, for meaning, or simply to feel less helpless. The cost? It can be high.[...]
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Opinion: Warning labels needed for social media
Minnesota is taking a stand where it counts: the mental health of its youngest residents. A new bipartisan law will require social media platforms to carry mental health warning labels by July 2026—a move aimed at confronting the growing crisis linked to[...]
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What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media
Every Friday, a social media researcher watches her own son get lost in formulaic YouTube videos on his grandmother’s tablet, and she can’t help but wonder: are these the digital equivalent of junk food? The irony isn’t lost on her—she studies these[...]
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When the Bell Rings, the Debate Begins: What Data and Kids Tell Us (So Far) About School Phone Bans
Florida has taken a firm stance: starting this fall, phones are out of reach in K-8 classrooms statewide. But the debate over school cellphone bans is far from settled—and the voices often left out are those of the students themselves. A new[...]
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Grand Forks Public Schools to create mental health director position
Grand Forks Public Schools is taking a significant step toward addressing student mental health by elevating its support structure. Following the resignation of its mental health coordinator, the district plans to create a new director-level position focused on behavioral health and wellness.[...]
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Boredom gets a bad rap, but a growing body of evidence says its good for us
We treat boredom like an itch to be scratched—something to avoid, distract from, or fill with a scroll. But boredom may actually be doing us a quiet favor. Neuroscience suggests that when we’re bored, our brains shift into introspection, creativity, and emotional[...]
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How to plan for the ‘creative wellness’ of a city (like Minot)
Urban planning has long focused on roads, housing, and infrastructure. But a growing movement is asking a different question: what if culture was treated as essential to a city’s health? A new 500-page handbook argues that arts, heritage, and creative expression aren’t[...]
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Iowa State University research dives into connection between social media posts, depression
Scrolling through someone’s posts might offer more than a glimpse into their day—it could offer early signs of deeper struggles. At Iowa State University, researchers are training a deep learning model to detect potential mental health symptoms through the language used on[...]
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A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here’s how long you need
Most of us know we spend too much time on our phones—but breaking the habit is another story. A new study suggests that even a short break from the internet on our smartphones can lead to better mental health, improved focus, and[...]
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Registration open for suicide prevention webinars
Mental health is a pressing issue for many in agriculture, where stress can weigh heavily on daily life. North Dakota State University Extension is hosting two 90-minute webinars on March 25 and May 13 to provide support and teach skills for recognizing[...]
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Winnie the therapy dog brings joy to the halls of Magic City Campus
At Minot High School, comfort comes with four legs and a wagging tail. Winnie, the Golden Magi, isn’t just a therapy dog—she’s a trusted friend, offering quiet support to students when they need it most. Whether easing test-day nerves or simply brightening[...]
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9 unexpected things we learned about mental health and our brains in 2024
Keeping our brains in top shape is a topic that never goes out of style, and for a good reason—our minds are our lifelong companions. NPR’s health reporters have been diving into the latest findings on mental wellness. They’ve gathered top insights[...]