March 1999

Depression: Beyond Serotonin

Much more than a chemical imbalance, depression is a disorder of mind, brain, and body.

Gay No More

Some religious groups are trying to re-orient gays. Why are many psychiatrists alarmed?
Collecting JACKIE

The urge to own a piece of a pop icon.
Nature's Pharmacy Is Full of Surprises

Americans are turning to alternative therapies in record numbers. But beware, do your homework before taking over-the-counter supplements.
The Depression Revolution

Neurobiological views shed light on depression. Parts of the brain that connect to the body's stress system show that depression is physiological as well as emotional.

My Virtual Shrink

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Virtual Therapy

Online services offer psychiatric therapy.

by Liz Nakazawa

Examining the Nation's Psyche

by Robert Epstein

DHA: The Good Fat

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St. John's Wort: Elevating Mood

A natural weapon in the battle against depression.

by PT Staff

Pine Bark: Fighting Free Radicals

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Kava Kava: Relax, Naturally

The calming effects of the herbal plant.

by PT Staff

Help For Jiggly Joints

by Jeff Howe

Fishing for Peace

by Camille Chatterjee

A New Use for Vitamins

by Camille Chatterjee

Hot and Bothered in Canada

by Camille Chatterjee

Gender Makes No Difference

by Camille Chatterjee

Think Big!

by Camille Chatterjee

The Depression Revolution

Depression is not just a disorder from the neck up.

by Hara Estroff Marano

Healing Hands

Massage may be a viable treatment for pain and illness.

by Grant Jewell Rich

Echinacea: Fighting the Cold War

Prevent the sniffles.

by PT Staff

The New Age of Innocence

by Annie Murphy Paul

High-Pressure Performance

by Peter Rebhahn

C and Believe

by PT Staff

The 'Bless You!' Blues

The link between depression and allergies.

by Richard Firshein

Why We Buy

The tactics that trick us into buying more.

by PT Staff

A Reason to Smile

Beautiful people and ugly personalities.

by Jeff Howe

Members Only

by Chris Taylor

Confucius Say: Risky Business

Financial risk-taking is ingrained in Chinese culture.

by Chris Taylor

Quelling Quibbles

How to stop a spat before it starts.

by Camille Chatterjee

Ginseng: The Energizer

by PT Staff

All Women Not Created Equal

Gay women have higher risks of developing breast cancer.

by Camille Chatterjee

Feverfew: New Hope for Headaches

A little flower with big potential.

by PT Staff

The Soy Story

A safe alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

by PT Staff

More Is Less

by Camille Chatterjee

The Infinite Mind

by Jamie Talan

Patching Up Depression

by Jamie Talan

Asking About the Alternatives

by PT Staff

Depression: Beyond Serotonin

Depression: Chemistry vs. biology with just a hint of Freud.

by Hara Estroff Marano

Gary Player Swinging Hard On Life's Course

by PT Staff

The Eyes Have It

Good nutrition is a clear ally for long-term eye health.

by Camille Chatterjee

Life Imitates Art

by Camille Chatterjee

Ginkgo: The Brain Booster

by PT Staff

Tea: Nature's Brew

EGCg found in tea leaves inhibits cancer cell growth.

by PT Staff

Why Women Survive

by Holly Parker

Show Me What You're Thinking

People gesture to help themselves think.

by Jeff Howe

Foreign Friendships

Do teens universally value friendship?

by Jeff Howe

Fighting for Fairness

Want a fair evaluation by your employer? Be assertive.

by Camille Chatterjee

Skirmish or Siege?

Is depression primarily a recurring disorder? Can it be cured?

by Christina Frank

Collecting JACKIE

The urge to own a piece of a pop icon.

by Anastasia Toufexis,Rose Toufexis

Nature's Pharmacy Is Full of Surprises

How to research and take a natural remedy.

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Gay No More

Some religious groups are trying to re-orient gays. Why are many psychiatrists alarmed?

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Talk to the Animals

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