Recipe for a peaceful holiday
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Penn State relationship expert says Thanksgiving may not be the best time to resolve simmering family conflicts.
Archive for November, 2008
Brain games to improve driving
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
A car insurer is pairing up with a neuroscience company to ask whether brain exercises can reduce crashes in PA.
Metro workplace homicide rate highest in U.S.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Robbery — not co-workers — caused more workplace homicides in the Philadelphia region.
Advancing treatment for PTSD
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Veterans Affairs clinicians will learn about exposure therapy for PTSD treatment.
Sexual trauma hikes PTSD risk
Friday, November 21st, 2008
In recent years, post traumatic stress disorder has gained recognition as a risk linked to military service, but mental health providers say emerging research combat is not the only military experience that can lead to PTSD.
Arctic glacial melting continues
Friday, November 21st, 2008
Scientists are alarmed at the mass melting chipping away glaciers in the Arctic Ocean. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talks with Mike Weilbacher, Executive Director of the Lower Merion Conservancy.
Experts want smokers to quit - again and again
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
A new idea to help smokers stick to their resolution to quit.
Holding on to mental fitness
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
A healthy body combined with a healthy mind can lead to an overall healthy you. How do you achieve a healthier physical and mental fitness? Kyle Schmoyer has more from WHYY’s Health and Science Desk.
History-making bones on display in Phila
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
A legendary dinosaur is returning to its roots in a new display at the Academy of Natural Sciences beginning this weekend. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald had a sneek peek at the exhibit.
Plan for Cherry Valley refuge
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
A proposal for Pennsylvania’s third wildlife refuge will do more than protect endangered animals.
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