January 2000

  • The results of a recent survey are shaking up our ideas about shyness and pointing to a surprising new approach for dealing with it.

  • It's what happens in the first two years that predicts marital success.
  • Within 30 years, we will be able to scan ourselves--our intelligence, personality, feelings and memories--into computers. Is this the beginning of eternal life?

  • Using fiction as a clinical tool. Film and movies can be a form of therapy.

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Stupid Cupid

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The Cost of Perfection

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De-Stressing Dogs

A Total Recall Pill?

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Fighting With Care

The Great Brain Detective

U.S. Fails Math

The Ties That Unbind

On the Agenda

Think Like a Dog

Reel Therapy

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The Smell of Relief

Pain-reducing benefits of aromatherapy.

Salvation for Unhealthy Diets

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Why Men Kick Butt

When it comes to quitting, men and women aren't created equal.

No More Magic Flute?

Mending The Mind

Worldwide wellness

Bookworms

Good Grades, Healthy Hearts

The better educated you are, the healthier your kids maybe.

Ask Dr. E

Beat The Winter Blahs

DHEA: The New Blues Buster?

Fresh Air

Laughing to Succeed

How funny movies boost creativity.

Behind the Apology

To forgive, we must first blame.

Learn to Love Exercise

Mental Health Gets Noticed

Will Your Marriage Last?

The Darker Side of Fantasy

Are you ever disturbed or turned off by your own fantasies? You're not alone.

Live Forever

Within 30 years, we will be able to scan ourselves--our intelligence, personality, feelings and memories--into computers. Is this the beginning of eternal life?

Shyness: The New Solution

A surprising new approach for dealing with shyness.

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