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Social Sciences
Talking healthy relationships with U of M
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, couples are taking a little extra time to appreciate each other. But working on maintaining and developing healthy relationships is a long process that deserves attention all year round.
Talking holiday pressures with U of M
The holiday season can bring many stressors: from loneliness and financial concerns to limited time for gatherings with family and friends. Tai Mendenhall, a family therapist and professor in the College of Education and Human Development, shares how to manage stress over the holidays.
Police interactions can increase epigenetic age in youth of color
New research from the University of Minnesota shows that stress caused by negative interactions with police can increase epigenetic age, which is a biological indicator that can differ from chronological age.