Health

How do we measure a child’s success in school or socially? Plenty of attention is given to test scores and IQ. But there’s somethin ...

When we’re afraid and overwhelmed, it’s easy to turn away from ourselves for comfort. In her new book True Refuge: Finding Peace ...

We all love a good story, and some of the most fascinating ones are conspiracy theories – often full of intrigue and difficult to debun ...

January 28, 2013 — Why do people make decisions they regret 10 years down the road, like getting a tattoo or rushing to ma ...

We silly humans tend to think we know what tomorrow brings; this gives us a sense of comfort and security. But life has a way of throwin ...

In the new television sitcom “Go On,” with Matthew Perry, the main characters – all of whom are suffering in some way — conne ...

December 31, 2012 [Rebroadcast: Originally aired January 9, 2012] — What do you want for your life? Many of us choose one path ...

Last month, we started a conversation about what it really m ...

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure to ban a controversial treatment called “conversion therapy” for minors. ...

There’s no magic wand for coping with grief around the holidays. But opening up about it can help. Susan Garruto is an opera ...

What if making a New Year’s resolution meant committing to mentoring a child or volunteering with a charity? A local campaign ...

It’s estimated that one in six boys is sexually abused in childhood. Victims are more likely to suffer PTSD, anxiety disorders, an ...

Once, we went from middle age to old age. Now it’s common to get an extra 10 to 20 years. For some, this rather new stage of life mean ...

In a recent national study, nearly 50 percent of physicians surveyed reported at least one symptom of burnout. Some pointed to emotional ...

Choosing a medication to treat mental illness can be a gamble. Some patients don’t respond at all. Others see marked improvement. ...