November 2000

The Science of Laughter

Far from mere reactions to jokes, hoots and hollers are serious business: They're innate -- and important -- social tools.

Are You a Risk Taker?

What causes people to take risks? It's not just a behavior. It's a personality.
Be Your Own Shrink

Proposes several steps on how to recognize and solve emotional problems. How to overcome perfectionism; Solution for highly judgmental attitude; Importance of learning from the mistakes committed; How to develop optimism.
Yoga: Not Just an Exercise

Yoga can help you beat depression. How hatha yoga saved the life of one manic depressive.

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The Effect of Personality on PTSD

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A Drink to Good Memories

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Shedding Light on Moods

Need a little light in your life in the winter-time?

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Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps (Book Review)

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The Encyclopedia of Psychology (Book Review)

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The Science of Laughter

Hoots and hollers are important social tools.

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Can a Darwinian Be a Christian (Book Review)

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Prayer: Heavenly Helpers

Social bonds strengthen the immune system.

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Our Cheating Hearts

Jealousy in romantic relationships.

by Oliver Turner

Paying Attention to Girls with ADHD

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Robo sapiens (Book Review)

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Healthy Mind, Healthy Heart

Your attitude in times of stress may affect your health.

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Can Your Job Make You Sick?

What makes a job stressful?

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Are You a Risk Taker?

Why some of us prefer to bungee jump through life.

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The Name Game

What's in a name? Maybe your career success.

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Even mild acne may contribute to depression.

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Emotional Ignorance

Emotional intelligence is woefully misinterpreted.

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Extraordinary Friends (Book Review)

by Paul Chance

How Taking May Be Giving

The joy of giving.

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Taste: Like Mother Like Child

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Make Believe

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