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We admit we’ve changed in the past, but mistakenly believe we’ll be the same person in the future
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Redefining Crazy: Changes to the Bible of Psychiatric Disorders
What the new version of psychiatry’s bible means for you
Can Love Handles Kill? Having a Paunch May Be Worse than Being Obese
Fat cells in a protruding belly may be different from fat cells elsewhere in the body—and more hazardous to your health
The Psychology of Heroism: Why Some People Leap in Front of Bullets
During the shootings in Aurora, Colo., and Oak Creek, Wis., some people confronted danger and saved lives, while most others scampered for the exits. What explains the difference?
A Nightmare Quiz: Just How Bad Are Your Dreams?
Everyone has nightmares, but bad dreams can indicate — or even cause — psychological problems. Take this yes-or-no quiz to see what your dreams may mean for your mental health
A Simpler Way to Slow the Obesity Crisis
Telling people to choose healthy foods isn’t working. A better solution may be to let people eat whatever they want—just not to increase their calories over time
How a Far-Right Icon Came to Embrace Marijuana Legalization
Pat Robertson wants to decriminalize the use of marijuana. Here’s why.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Stocking Stuffers
When it comes to gift giving, psychologists say more isn’t necessarily better.
Would You Kill One Person to Save Five? New Research on a Classic Debate
Imagine you are a train-yard operator who sees an out-of-control boxcar running down a track that five workers are repairing. The workers won’t have time to get out of the way unless you flip a switch to change the car to another …
A Brief History of OD’ing in America
The conviction of Dr. Conrad Murray in Michael Jackson’s death highlighted a worrying drug trend in the U.S. Less than a week before a jury found Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter for improperly using an anesthetic to …
House Watch: The Return to Princeton Plainsboro
A football game pushed House M.D. out of its time slot last night, so my DVR missed it. I watched this morning on iTunes, so sorry for the delay. And a serious spoiler alert this week: if your DVR also had Terra Nova where House …
House Watch: The Return of TV’s Most Important Medical Drama
With its eighth-season premiere on Monday night, House M.D. graduated into an elite status of TV dramas that survive beyond seven years. Among the others are Law & Order, E.R. and C.S.I. — all of them procedurals.
The Healthland Podcast: Cervical Cancer, Blood-Donation Rules, and Testosterone
This week we discuss cervical cancer, IUDs and the politicized debate over HPV vaccination. We also talk about whether gay men should be allowed to donate blood and why fathering a child depletes testosterone. Listen to this …