March 2007

  • There's a thriving industry built on the scientific selection of jurors, but the jury is out on just how accurate it is, or whether it gives legal adversaries an edge.
  • You're not alone in shunning center stage—shyness and social anxiety are as natural as breathing. But doing advance prep for a party or taking small social risks can lead to breakthroughs in confidence. Here's how to relish even the brightest of spotlights.

  • Obsession, defiance, grit: The line between indomitable genius and hopeless holdout is blurred. We all have the capacity to chase unlikely dreams, but for some people, the pursuit becomes its own reward.
  • A just-christened illness involves disorientation, multi-colored fibers bursting from sores, and the sensation of bugs crawling under the skin. Is this an age-old delusion or a disturbing new disease?
  • How to get away with an office romance. The potential for abuse isn't the only reason companies discourage office affairs, says Judith Sills, Ph.D.

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Swapping Sexes: Rewriting Herstory

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The Math on Miss Motor Mouth

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The Morgellons Mystery

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Advice: Love After Loss

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Advice: Is My Husband Cheating?

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Up All Night, Down All Day

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The folklore on only children.

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Silver Screen Sorcerer

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Confidence: Stepping Out

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Clutter: Learning to Let Go

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Love at Work

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