January 2012

Psychology Today Magazine
January 2012

Are You with the Right Mate?

At some point in every relationship it's natural to ask whether your partner is the right one for you.
by Rebecca Webber

How to Save Your Brain

Whether you get dementia, scientists now believe, is mostly a matter of lifestyle. That includes what you eat every single day.
by Nikhil Swaminathan

Deadly Mind Traps

Simple cognitive errors can have disastrous consequences—unless you know how to watch out for them.
by Jeff Wise

The Boom and Bust Ego

The less you think about your own self-esteem, the healthier you'll be.
by Harriet Brown

Advice: A Desperate Woman

A woman fears her husband has lost interest in her.
by Hara Estroff Marano

Advice: Confused by Family

A college student is fearful of her family's future.
by Hara Estroff Marano

Advice: He Said the "L" Word

How do you know if you love someone?
by Hara Estroff Marano

Beauty Treatment: How Old Do I Look?

The PT guide to getting an answer you'll like
by Molly Forman

Two-Minute Memoir: One-Way Ticket to Love

Fighting the impulse to fall for your own fantasy
by Davy Rothbart

Bookshelf: Life Hacks

Getting more from your body, mind, and environment, plus the secrets of introverts.
by Sarah Korones, Molly Forman, Aaron Slater

Diagnosis: My Genes Hurt

Are chromosomes to blame for chronic pain?
by Katherine Schreiber

Earnings and Yearnings: Get Smart

How to bulk up your creativity muscles.
by Art Markman, phd

Eccentric's Corner: A Voice of Her Own

Sophie Auster breaks out from a famous family.
by Katherine Schreiber

Nature's Bounty: A Palate for Pleasure

It's time to put enjoyment back on the plate—without guilt.
by Aaron Slater

News: Health, The Body and Mind

The latest on bias toward the disabled, research on dementia and the rise of mental illness amongst the population.
by Sarah Korones, Aaron Slater, Rose Pastore

PT Puzzle: Card Logic

Which part of your brain works best? Take a stab at the following puzzles to find out.
by PT Staff

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