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March 2004
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Has the quest to find the perfect soul mate done more harm than good? Psychologists provide insight into how the never-ending search for ideal love can keep you from enjoying a marriage or a healthy relationship that you already have.
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The idea that genes determine identity has been replaced with a new view in which DNA and life experience work together to mold personalities.
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Some parents want names for their children that are unique but not too trendy. Other parents seem to love alternative spellings. How important is a name to our self-perception?
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Homeopathy defies the laws of science, not to mention common sense. But rigorous studies show it just may work.
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Research suggests that communicating via e-mail alone can doom a relationship.
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Advice: My Angry Husband
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False Memory in a Flash
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by Elizabeth Svoboda
The Strange Case of Homeopathy
Homeopathy defies the laws of science, but then again it may just work.
by Michael Castleman
Advice: Still No Talk of Marriage
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Health bites: did you know?
by PT Staff
The Blues Can Break Your Heart
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by Hara Estroff Marano
Did You Know?
by PT Staff
Everyone Loves a Bully
Kids who harass others aren't outcasts with low self-esteem.
by Kimberly Palmer
Advice: Dropping My Defenses
by Hara Estroff Marano
PT's Bookshelf
by PT Staff
Fish: Good for the Head and the Heart
A diet of fish can boost your mood and heart.
by Hara Estroff Marano
Low-Carb State of Mind
The low-carb diet can lead to irritability and mood swings.
by Brenda Goodman
Advice: A Jealous Fiance
Devotion does not cure jealousy. Love isn't about supplying the missing piece to create someone else's wholeness.
by Hara Estroff Marano
Coping With Breaking News
by Willow Lawson
Graying Guru
by Kaja Perina
The CD ROM Will See You Now
by Hara Estroff Marano
Healthbites: Did You Know?
by PT Staff
Well-used Remedies
by Jeff Grossman
Health Bites: Did You Know?
by PT Staff
Advice: The Part-time Lover
by Hara Estroff Marano
Does Swearing Corrode Society?
Do young minds and civil society crumble from the F word?
by Erik Strand
The Blirtacious Wives Club
by Carlin Flora
One and the Same: Anxiety and Depression
Genetic commonalities between the two conditions.
by Hara Estroff Marano
The Art of the Compliment
Everyone needs to know how to give and receive compliments.
by Hara Estroff Marano
Great Expectations: The Soul Mate Quest
Has the quest to find the perfect soul mate done more harm than good?
by Polly Shulman
Save Your Brain
A diet rich in fatty fish reduces risk of mental health problems.
by Hara Estroff Marano
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