Health
Male survivors of sexual abuse
It’s estimated that one in six boys is sexually abused in childhood. Victims are more likely to suffer PTSD, anxiety disorders, an ...
Air Date: December 10, 2012
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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 ...
Air Date: December 3, 2012
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In a recent national study, nearly 50 percent of physicians surveyed reported at least one symptom of burnout. Some pointed to emotional ...
Air Date: November 26, 2012
ListenGenetic test helps explain why anti-depressants work only for some
Choosing a medication to treat mental illness can be a gamble. Some patients don’t respond at all. Others see marked improvement. ...
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November 19, 2012 — On Thanksgiving, many families talk about what they’re grateful for. Taken a step further, what if ...
Air Date: November 19, 2012
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November 12, 2012 — Columnist Mary Monica Mitchell writes popular etiquette columns. But her new book ...
Air Date: November 12, 2012
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Moving toward walkable neighborhoods for older adults
WHYY is launching a new conversation about the power of place and the ways neighborhood influences health. The series is called Desig ...
13 years ago
Penn researcher explains some basics of ‘built environment’ research
As part of the WHYY/NewsWorks.org series “Designs on Health,” senior health writer Taunya English spoke with C ...
13 years ago
Real estate agents tout walkability in Philadelphia
Home sellers often use the phrase “Just steps away from …” to signal a property is pedestrian friendly. Thes ...
13 years ago
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Hypocrisy and the modular mind
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Air Date: October 15, 2012
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Domestic violence: safety and support
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Air Date: October 1, 2012
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