January 2003

  • Lisa Ling, originally a talk show host from The View, discusses her life, how she has dealt with the loss of a number of family members and where she plans to go after she leaves the show.

  • Supportive friends, healthy self-esteem, and a little patience are some of the keys to get back into the dating scene.

  • Are we pushing our kids too hard? More and more children, like adults, are involved in far too many activities.
  • Are you a part of America's growing girth? Get real answers on losing those extra pounds.
  • Evidence indicates that all of the available antidepressants on the market have a high efficacy rate. The only area where the drugs do differ, is in the side effects they create. Side effects have become a central consideration in the new approach to depression treatment.

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The Out-of-Body Mindset

What the mind does during an out-of-body experience.

Marriage Ain't Always Easy

Rebuilding a happier relationship.

The Dangers of Fat

Foundation of Self

Refusing to Budge

A Date With Destiny

Does our birth month hold clues to our personality?

The Brain Plays On

Rock and roll yourself to sleep.

Misery Loves Company

Why we choose partners whose moods match our own.

PT Book Review: The Smoking Barrel

Joyce Lee Malcolm makes the case for firearms' historic role in helping to decrease violent crime.

Fatal Attraction

The Next AOL Time Warner

Sadly Missing the Game

How Do Antipressants Work?

Prozac makes your brain grow.

Are We Pushing Our Kids Too Hard?

Cutting back on extra-curricular activities may be the solution.

Short-lived Fear

A World of Yeses

A Real Sugar High?

When a sweet tooth becomes a real addiction.

Waiting for the Knife

Love.com: The Virtual Dating Game

Does online dating really work?

Her Aching Heart

The Therapist Is Never Off-Duty

What happens when you run into your therapist?

You Say You Know It All

PT Bookshelf

Performing Under Pressure

Waiting until the last minute isn't a good thing.

Talking to the World

Do You Let Things Slide?

The Science of Sex

Total Eclipse of the Son

Why millions of Japanese youths are hiding.

Can You Make Love Happen?

Can you deliberately make love happen?

Resolution Folly

Resolving not to make New Year's resolutions.

The Overbooked Child

Are we pushing our kids too hard?

The Mac Attack

Did You Know?

Kid Fears

Am I Anti-Gay?

The Beauty Bias

Too gorgeous to be employed.

Hearts and Minds

After-School Job

Murder, Mafia-Style

The Comeback Kid

News for You

Lust Problems

The Genius of Play

Kids on Pills

The Impulse to Eat

Attention disorders are linked to obesity.

Java Worries

Debating the benefits and drawbacks of caffeine.

D'oh! Two More Years

Yes, It's Cold

Prescription Addiction

Dating after Divorce

The pitfalls of looking for love after divorce.

Trouble on the SAT

Claiming attention deficit to gain a competitive edge.

The Love Project

An Interview with Lisa Ling

The talk show host shares her thoughts on success and loss.

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