a police officer suggested that maybe this young man just needed a safe place to settle for a time and be free from the distress within his home. I concurred.

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There's something terribly tragic about unrequited love. Some have even committed suicide over it. Yet in a sense what could be more romantic? An "untried" love is virtually without limits precisely because—never having really begun—there's been no opportunity for disillusionment to set in.

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Top synesthesia researcher Dr. David Eagleman wants to replace himself...

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I wrote last week that DSM 5 is so far behind schedule it can't possibly produce a usable document in time for its planned publication date in May 2013. My blog stimulated two interesting responses that illustrate the stark contrast between DSM 5 fantasy and DSM 5 reality.

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I wrote last week that DSM 5 is so far behind schedule it can't possibly produce a usable document in time for its planned publication date in May 2013. My blog stimulated two interesting responses that illustrate the stark contrast between DSM 5 fantasy and DSM 5 reality.

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A recent national survey conducted in Denmark explores the links between sexual pleasure (of men and women) as a function of whether a man is circumcised or not. The results might surprise you.

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A recent national survey conducted in Denmark explores the links between sexual pleasure (of men and women) as a function of whether a man is circumcised or not. The results might surprise you.

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Whether you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, you can benefit from putting mindfulness into your eating habits. Cornell food and nutrition psychologist Brian Wansick provides expert advice on how to limit your eating by making simple changes in your lifestyle and mindset.

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Whether you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, you can benefit from putting mindfulness into your eating habits. Cornell food and nutrition psychologist Brian Wansick provides expert advice on how to limit your eating by making simple changes in your lifestyle and mindset.

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Do you spend time wondering if your relationship is on the rocks? How you answer the 7 questions below will tell you if your relationship is at risk for dissolution.

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Do you spend time wondering if your relationship is on the rocks? How you answer the 7 questions below will tell you if your relationship is at risk for dissolution.

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The domino effect is where we approach our goals in a mindful, positive way; focusing on the process and the journey, rather than becoming outcome-oriented. In this way we always benefit and in some sense succeed from being on the path, whether or not we reach that final domino.

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The domino effect is where we approach our goals in a mindful, positive way; focusing on the process and the journey, rather than becoming outcome-oriented. In this way we always benefit and in some sense succeed from being on the path, whether or not we reach that final domino.

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"Coming Home" is the first movie that realistically portrays a romance between a person who is able-bodied and another who suffers from a devastating disability—realistic in that it doesn’t shy away from depicting the emotional and physical challenges they face.

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"Coming Home" is the first movie that realistically portrays a romance between a person who is able-bodied and another who suffers from a devastating disability—realistic in that it doesn’t shy away from depicting the emotional and physical challenges they face.

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I am currently writing the hardest chapter in my book Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof You Can Heal Yourself. Any time you write about self-healing, one painful issue comes up for any sick person: "If I can heal myself and I'm still sick, is it my fault?"

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I am currently writing the hardest chapter in my book Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof You Can Heal Yourself. Any time you write about self-healing, one painful issue comes up for any sick person: "If I can heal myself and I'm still sick, is it my fault?"

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Have you ever wondered how you could personally change an adolescent’s life, perhaps inspire a career or fuel a young person’s desire to make a difference in the world? While parents are a huge part of kid’s lives, research shows that other adults play equally significant roles.

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Have you ever wondered how you could personally change an adolescent’s life, perhaps inspire a career or fuel a young person’s desire to make a difference in the world? While parents are a huge part of kid’s lives, research shows that other adults play equally significant roles.

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There is simply nothing like the rush of inspiration; the revelation of the big ‘aha' moment. It's what brings us to life. It's what keeps us going. And it's our biggest downfall. We're so excited to finally hold these gems in our hands that we forget that a closed fist is still a closed fist, whether or not something wonderful is inside.

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