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Liberal Brains/Conservative Brains

There's nothing more evolutionarily basic than our safety, and one of the most important differences is how the two groups respond to threats and danger. Which one are you?

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Uneasy Rider

This one will make you cry. It's a true, moving story of courage in the face of trauma. There was something direct and heartfelt about Mike DeStefano that made you root for him . . .

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Upping Your Happiness Quotient

Have you ever wondered why you just can't be happy—especially when things are going relatively or even very well in your life? Or, maybe you're happy sometimes or even most of the time, but want to up your happiness quotient. While . . .

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What are the Secrets to Successful Aging?

When we think about satisfaction in later life, we usually focus on things like maintaining physical and mental health, volunteering and having positive relationships with others. But, what about when life narrows—when the body breaks down, when our social roles . . .

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Chocolate Kisses for Dementia

Dementia. For many people, it's a triggering word. Perhaps you have or have lost a loved one with dementia. Or maybe you fear ending up with it yourself. Whether an active fear of yours or not, we all have the images in our heads of people no longer knowing who they . . .

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