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The science of yawning

Correspondent Faith Salie looks into the physiology of yawning, and why it not only helps our brains, but also is a sign of empathy and, yes, increased alertness.

FVCC offers scholarships for machining students

The Flathead Valley Community College Trades and Industrial Arts received $24,000 in 2021-2022 scholarship funds for machining program students courtesy of the Gene Haas Foundation.

This Checklist Can Make You a Better Leader

Wharton’s Michael Useem talks with Brett LoGiurato from Wharton School Press about the 10th anniversary edition of his book, ‘The Leader’s Checklist.’

New program to confront Montana’s health care staffing shortage – Program offers moving costs of up to $12,500

The new program allows participating employers to reimburse employees’ moving costs of up to $12,500.

Welcome to the Official Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development Website!

The Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development markets Montana’s spectacular unspoiled nature, vibrant and charming small towns, breathtaking experiences, relaxing hospitality, and competitive business climate to promote the state as a place to visit and do business. Its goal is to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all Montanans and their communities by strengthening the economy through job creation and business development.

Resolving Montana’s Labor Shortage

Of course, what actually occurs to end labor force shortages may be something much more ordinary, yet much less desirable. That is a collapse in labor demand caused by an economic reversal. I think most of us would agree that the problem of too much demand is better than the problem of too little.

Montana students report highest-ever depression rates, sustainable solutions elusive

A recent survey found 41% of Montana high school students — the highest rate ever documented — self-reported symptoms of depression over the last year, and roughly 1 in 10 reported a suicide attempt in the past 12 months.

New MSU study finds mental health challenges exacerbated by pandemic, declining levels of physical activity

“We were aware of the relationship between physical activity and mental health, but the extent to which physical activity became a protective factor during this pandemic, especially in rural areas, was unexpected,” Grocke-Dewey said.

Daniel Goleman – Focus, Attention, Climate Change and Emotional Intelligence

Small wonder climate anxiety seems rampant, what with the constant drumbeat of bad news about the environment: Glaciers melting, permafrost on fire, wildfires and floods all around the world.

MEDA November news and countdown to Kalispell!

We are counting the days until November 15 – 17, to see you all in Kalispell!