March 2001

Self-Help: Shattering the Myths

Self-help books are now a half-billion-dollar industry, but not all "off the shelf" advice is useful or accurate. Here, common distortions to watch out for, and where to go for sound, science-based guidance.

The Binds that Tie--and Heal

Mental illness brings doubt, confusion and chaos to a family. But a family can heal when it moves beyond their loved one's illness—not away from their loved one.
MEMORY'S FUTURE

Interviews psychologists Elizabeth Loftus and William Calvin of the University of Washington in Seattle about the future of the human memory. Comparison between the human brain and the random access memory of a computer; Role of technology in psychotherapy.
Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd's new movie shows how people often look to the latest animal research in a hasty attempt to sort out their own behavior. But we learn that capriciously applied science is no cure for the real complexities of human relationships.

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by Herbert Gravitz

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FATHERING RIGHT FROM THE START (Book Review)

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Yoga: Stretch for Your Health

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How your mind plays tricks on you.

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Overweight kids are likely to have overweight parents.

by Nicole Bode

Self-Help: Shattering the Myths

Why most self-help advice isn't very helpful.

by Annie Murphy Paul

Alone Against the World

Sometimes a friend may actually increase your stress level.

by Carin Gorrell

Liars Undercover

Why do we lie about sex?

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DERMACEUTICALS: Antagonize Your Age

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Don't cram for that exam!

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St. John's Wort: Perk Up Your Tea

Herbal teas that can lift your spirits.

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Living and Eating the Natural Way

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Hydrotherapy: The Soothing Power of Soaking

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DARKNESS IN EL DORADO (Book Review)

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HAPPY HOURS (Book Review)

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by Paul Chance

THE IMP OF THE MIND (Book Review)

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