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Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia. -
A stroll through Escondido’s Felicita Park is a journey not only through nature but also through time, as visitors can uncover remnants of a centuries-old Kumeyaay Indian village. -
The results of a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey shows cross-border sewage is impacting both the physical and mental health of South Bay residents. -
A Sacramento wellness group is helping Latino seniors build community, improve their health and find renewed purpose. -
The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality. -
A brain surgeon explains how children’s brains work and how screen time might have an impact on how young brains develop. -
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it's facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn. -
In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job. -
A string of settlements has brought new scrutiny on whether the small South Bay city is doing enough to prevent fatal encounters with police. -
After the wildfires destroyed homes and disrupted routines, many parents saw behavioral shifts in their kids. Some families found support in a camp designed to help kids affected by natural disaster.
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