Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues

Art Shotwell 5 minutes read
Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.

“Kids Seem to Be a Paycheck”: How a Billion-Dollar Corporation Exploits Washington’s Special Education System

Art Shotwell 18 minutes read
Universal Health Services collected more than $38 million in tax dollars for special education services that families and former teachers say it largely didn’t provide.

Genocides persist, nearly 70 years after the Holocaust – but there are recognized ways to help prevent them

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
There isn’t one, clear-cut way to prevent genocide. But there are effective methods of prevention that governments can take.

How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problems

Art Shotwell 7 minutes read
Nearly 1 in 5 US teenagers battle depression. But parents can help by communicating openly, creating a behavior contract and finding low-pressure opportunities to interact with their teen.

Montana’s New Sex Ed Law Ensnares English and History Lessons, Too

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
A broadly worded Montana law meant to alert parents of upcoming lessons about human sexuality has led cautious school administrators to include notifications about literature, history, and science lessons, as well.

Medicare Enrollment Deadline Approaching

Art Shotwell 3 minutes read
Medicare health insurance plans are now open for enrollment for the 1.4 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington.