The perfect body is now part of the perfect resume, and colleges have become incubators of eating disorders.
The Magazine - January 2008
The secret ingredient of sexual chemistry may be scent—but are we unwittingly subverting our signals?
When a preacher loses his faith
Weighing risk rationally.
The building blocks of sex appeal.
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Why good Samaritans reap joy from sacrifice.
The many benefits of music.
Do fairytale romances always have happy endings?
Off the couch and on to the great outdoors.
Rise, shine, and stay bright with barley.
Cartoonist Bob Mankoff takes jokes seriously.
How to be your own cheerleader.
How we twist our tales to soothe our minds.
Virtual teens have problems too.
A connection between inflammation and isolation.
The key to human longevity.
Sniffing out another's sexual orientation.
A little smut won't hurt.
Are you nervous or are you excited? It's up to you.
Mixing talk therapy with meds is a good combo.
Darwinism, the modern economy and other book reviews.
Why we are drawn to long-haired women and tall men.
Can you argue people out of a belief in God?
How moving to the country brought this couple closer.
In the Philippines, quirky monikers stick.
Facts and tips on diet, work, humor, and more.
Hara Estroff Marano on broken promises, love, and more.
Galvanized by prodigies.
How to be more than a resume.
Shame and pride are two sides of the same coin.
Taking back the night.
Is she tough enough?
How to stick to diet, exercise, or worse.
Howard Bloom's take on the universe.
Eating together nourishes more than your body.
