Colin Allen

The Relationship Becomes You

People take on the personality of those closest to them. The results of a new study suggest that given time, roommates and couples often develop similar emotional reactions to situations. This convergence seems to make relationships stronger and last longer, according to researchers.

Men Have Image Problems Too

Eating disorders found in elite athletes of both sexes.

The Mac Attack

A case to blame McDonald's for teen obesity is dismissed.

Predicting Alzheimer's

Three sets of genes influence when the disease may crop up.

Kid Fears

Why someone locks three kids in a dark cellar. The story of Sherry Murphy

The Difficulties of Multi-tasking

Doing too much makes you slower and dumber.

Ibuprofen Battles Alzheimer's

Over-the-counter painkillers may lower the risk of dementia.

An Apology to Skip the Courtroom

Acts of contrition can bring settlements rather than lawsuits.

SARS: Keeping risk in check

When facing a real threat, how do you keep from overreacting?

Higher Ed Lowers Alzheimer's

More education lessens the effects of the cognitive disease.

Single Moms: The Odds of Marriage

Single mothers are 42 percent more likely to marry the biological father if the child is a boy. Even without any biological link, unmarried mothers with boys are 11 percent more likely to marry their current partner.

Type A: Hard On the Heart

Impatience and hostility increase the risk for high blood pressure.

Teen Girls Light Up

The link between body image and smoking.

Therapists React to Elizabeth Smart Case

The real challenge starts now for Elizabeth and her family.

College Smokers Ignore Health Risks

Young adults think they are invulnerable

Just Like High School

Peer groups from high school carry into adulthood. Researchers found high school social groupings lingered long into adulthood.

The Commute Downstairs

Working from home not always best.