70 million Baby Boomers are now entering their retirement years. For the first time in history, there will be more older adults than children. On this special project from Humankind public radio, you

A look at the problem of gun violence as a public health crisis, impacting not just emergency rooms but also long-term needs for healing from exposure to trauma. To see additional resources and our ot

When a gifted artist and media producer near Los Angeles is stricken with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease), a community of friends comes together to support him as he develops ingenious ways to continue cre

The story of a bright inner city high school student from Boston, who has launched a series of citywide clothing drives inspired by the needs of fellow students who are homeless or displaced. To see a

The story of a bright inner city high school student from Boston, who has launched a series of citywide clothing drives inspired by the needs of fellow students who are homeless or displaced. To see a

The power of a patients self-reflection as a tool for coping with illness is explored by a nurse scientist who has studied meditation as a health technique, and by a cancer survivor who teaches other

We consider the plight of tens of millions of Americans in families and relationships with alcoholics. How does the destabilizing influence of active addiction affect family systems? What emotional an

Author Eileen Flanagan discusses her powerful essay on the lessons about life that can be derived from parentingpatience, unconditional love, and how to handle a child who decorated the white carpet

We explore the duties and challenges of military chaplains from two nations: Britain and Canada. Ian Wheatley, recorded at the Defence Ministry in Westminster, London, serves as Chaplain of the Fleet

How exactly can we build a future based on understanding and connection among people of diverse backgrounds rather than prejudice, misinformation and suspicion that are the fuel for violence? To see