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Genetically Modified Food: Worries Outstrip The Science

Genetically Modified Food: Worries Outstrip The Science

October 7, 2015

Dinner in 2050

Dinner in 2050

June 2, 2015

Dr. Walter Willett describes what our dinner plates will look like in 2050.

Why the FDA’s KIND Bar Crackdown Is Nutty

April 16, 2015

What makes a healthy snack? Experts explain why some of the FDA’s labeling regulations are outdated and unhelpful

Looking for that fruit or vegetable that might prevent cancer?

February 16, 2015

7 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues

January 12, 2015

Eating trans fat may damage memory

November 18, 2014

Battle against eating disorders never ends

October 19, 2014

Fighting the factors that rob you of rest

September 19, 2014

If a good night’s sleep only happens in your dreams, try these bedtime strategies

TuDiabetes Live Interview with Dr. Osama Hamdy, Co-Author of The Diabetes Breakthrough

July 30, 2014

Are You “Almost Depressed?”

June 1, 2014

Surprising ways to get out from under that dark cloud…

Preventing and curing type-two diabetes

May 18, 2014

Dr. Hamdy discusses the significance of a seven percent body fat loss, his why WAIT fitness plan, and how his clinically proven program can prevent and reverse the effects of type-two diabetes.

The Simplest Way to Stop Overeating

May 15, 2014

Use This Five-Point Hunger Scale

Do You Drink Too Much?

April 21, 2014

Your drinking patterns could be damaging your health.

Slimming Down Alone, Together

April 20, 2014

Weight loss is often framed as a personal endeavor, but the best outcomes stem from group efforts.

Finding thinspiration

April 10, 2014

External influences can have surprising power over weight

Authors’ advice: from brain power to mental health

March 25, 2014

Living Well: ‘The Diabetes Breakthrough’

March 24, 2014

Book offers a 12-week plan for reversing the progression of Type 2 diabetes

March 24, 2014

SNAP Judgment: Is Government Program Hazardous To Health?

SNAP Judgment: Is Government Program Hazardous To Health?

March 11, 2014

Books for a Better Life Awards Winners Announced at Ceremony Hosted by Meredith Vieiera

March 11, 2014

A Big Reveal Touches a Nerve

February 7, 2014

Viewers of ‘The Biggest Loser’ Question a Startling Weight Loss
World's most-cited nutritionist debunks dieting myths

World’s most-cited nutritionist debunks dieting myths

January 27, 2014

Diabetic Diets for Weight Loss

January 2, 2014

Almost Addicted

Almost Addicted

December 19, 2013

Five Must-Do Things if a Family Member Is Abusing Drugs

Fat and thin find common ground

October 10, 2013

6 hot yoga rumors, debunked

October 9, 2013

How to handle someone else’s rage

September 26, 2013

Your Brain on Yoga: the science behind the health benefits

September 23, 2013

Elderly Acting Might Just Improve

September 9, 2013

How to get kids to sleep

August 12, 2013

ADHD doesn’t define your child

July 30, 2013

New thinking on risky pregnancies

July 15, 2013

Fast Minds - book review

March 1, 2013

How to Thrive if you Have ADHD (Or Think You Might)

Whole-Body Strategies For Autism With Dr. Martha Herbert

September 13, 2012

By Richard Zwolinski, LMHC, CASAC & C.R. Zwolinski

Taking ADHD Drugs Could Prevent Smoking In Teens

August 27, 2012

Turning Negativity Into Creativity

August 22, 2012

We all have bad moods, but what if we could channel that emotion into innovation? Experts say we can.

When your boss is almost a psychopath

August 16, 2012

Or your doctor wants to have sex or your caregiver weasels her way into your will…

An Interview with Margaret Moore, B.S., M.B.A., on Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life

July 31, 2012

By David Van Nuys, Ph.D.

Shades of Psychopathy and Ambition Run Amok

June 25, 2012

By Abigail Zuger, M.D.

Doctors point out problems facing ‘almost alcoholics’

June 17, 2012

BY Donya Currie
Almost A Psychopath

Almost A Psychopath

June 12, 2012

Dad Walks for Son

June 7, 2012

Interview with Martha Herbert on “The Autism Revolution”

May 25, 2012

Are you “Almost a Psychopath”?

May 6, 2012

By Theresa Winslow

Is My (or My Loved One’s) Drinking a Problem?

May 5, 2012

A HELPGUIDE.ORG Educational Supplement from Harvard Health Publications

Migraines: Prevention The Best Treatment

April 23, 2012

Are you an “almost-alcoholic”? 10 signs you might have a problem

April 3, 2012

Psychopaths: More Main Street Than Wall Street

Psychopaths: More Main Street Than Wall Street

March 20, 2012

Dr. Suzanne Koven interviewed on “”Talk With Francesca”

March 17, 2012

Words of Wellness: Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life

March 11, 2012

By Alex Crees

3 Ways to Train Your Brain to Get More Done in Less Time

March 1, 2012

By Gretchen Reynolds

Fragile Beginnings Book Review

February 9, 2012

By Cheryl Morrissette, About.com Guide

Concord cardiologist offers mind-body approach to women’s cardiovascular health

January 29, 2012

By Betsy Levinson

Dr. Malissa Wood Talks About Symptoms of Heart Disease for Women in Her New Book, “Smart at Heart”

January 29, 2012

No Room for Mistakes

January 25, 2012

Design Perfectionists at Home

A Different Take on Perfectionism

January 17, 2012

By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.

Interview with Howard Shaffer of the Division on Addiction at Cambridge Health Alliance

January 11, 2012

Defining addiction, making research more transparent, and dealing with the DSM-V

What’s in Store for the 2012 Job Seeker?

January 2, 2012

The Autism Revolution: An Interview with Dr. Martha Herbert

January 1, 2012

By Polly Tommey

Red Ribbon Week

October 24, 2011

Commit to Drug Prevention and Help Loved Ones

Keeping Themselves Fit for Going to the Rescue

September 15, 2011

By John Hanc

Guest blog: Dr. Howard Shaffer on the CARS tool and his research

September 15, 2011

Revolutions in the Study of Gambling Disorders

August 4, 2011

Howard Shaffer at the NCPG Conference, Part 2
Problem Gambling Pioneer: Howard Shaffer, Ph.D.

Problem Gambling Pioneer: Howard Shaffer, Ph.D.

May 9, 2011

Autism’s Causes: How Close Are We to Solving the Puzzle?

April 20, 2011

Extra: Can machines cause addiction?

January 9, 2011

The Autism Revolution: Interview with Martha Herbert by Lu Hanessian

January 1, 2011

How Multitasking Affects Mental Health

January 1, 2011

7 common headaches and their causes

January 1, 2011

The Race to Grow New Organs

December 7, 2010

Adult stem cells do more than turn into the types of cells needed for the new organ: they orchestrate the process of assembly.

Book Review

May 29, 2010

‘The Winner’s Brain’ by Jeff Brown and Mark Fenske with Liz Neporent

Nutritionist. Food Coach. How Good Is Their Diet Advice?

February 5, 2010

By Katherine Hobson

Harvard Scientist Howard Shaffer Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Research on Gambling Disorders

November 8, 2007

The Marathon And Your Heart

January 10, 2007

To keep your heart safe during a marathon, make sure you’re properly trained