Saturday, July 11, 2009

Lindsay Lyon

Denise Faustman: To Stop Diabetes, She's Attacking the Immune System

This controversial diabetes researcher thinks she can heal the pancreas in type 1 diabetics. more >>

Boris Kovatchev: Artificial Pancreas Could Help Diabetics

He's adding sophisticated computer instructions to an insulin pump-glucose monitor combination. more >>

Elizabeth Blackburn: Ordering Cancer Cells to Curl Up and Die

An enzyme vital to life could be pure poison to cancer cells, says the molecular and cell biologist. more >>

Positive Emotional Psychology: Have a 'Daily Diet' of Positive Emotions

We need 3 positive emotions for every negative emotion, says psychology expert more >>

Positive Psychology for Kids: Teaching Resilience With Positive Education

Adults can help kids by encouraging them to think positively, psychology experts say. more >>

How Positive Psychology Can Increase Your Happiness

Psychology prof Sonja Lyubomirsky says 12 positive activities can boost your happiness. more >>

Using Positive Psychology in Your Relationships

3 wrong ways—and 1 right way—to respond to good news from your spouse. more >>

Positive Psychology: Power of Positive Thinking Is Psychology's Latest Focus

5 areas of life where a positive approach can produce positive results. more >>

How Sleep Sex (and Other Parasomnias) Can Get You in Trouble with the Law

Criminal cases sometimes arise when people with these strange disorders act out while asleep. more >>

7 Criminal Cases That Invoked the 'Sleepwalking Defense'

Defense lawyers blamed these violent crimes on unconscious acts performed by a sleeping defendant more >>

When Sleep Problems Become Legal Problems, Neuroscience Can Help

Sleepwalking, sleep driving, and other "parasomnias" can get you entangled with the law. more >>

7 Myths About Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Many common assumptions about narcissists are wrong. For one, they're not secretly insecure. more >>

Narcissism Epidemic: Why There Are So Many Narcissists Now

An author of 'The Narcissism Epidemic' explores why today's kids—and adults—feel so entitled. more >>

Depression in Teenagers: Experts Say to Screen All

About half of all mental illnesses arise by age 14. A new guideline asks pediatricians to be on alert. more >>

Diabetes Alert Day: Know Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Many who have the disease are unaware, putting them at risk for complications. more >>

Stem Cells: 10 Diseases They May—or May Not—Cure

Embryonic stem cell research is poised to expand. Could an array of treatments or cures come next? more >>

Insomnia Cure? Not Quite, but Sleepless Nights Can Be Overcome

Sleep problems are common, especially now. Finding a solution can require an individualized approach. more >>

10 Ways to Get Better Sleep (and Maybe Cure Your Insomnia)

Good sleep hygiene is one. Also: How to make bedtime rituals, exercise, and more work for you. more >>

12 Great Deals at Spas Around the Country

Many spas are catering to recession-savvy consumers. more >>

Stressed Out? Find a Great Deal at a Spa

Many spas are responding to tight economic times with healthy discounts. more >>

Aging Skin Doesn't Have to Be Wrinkled

One cream that really works: a good sunscreen. more >>

How to Keep Varicose Veins in Check

You may not be able to prevent varicose veins, but you can keep them from getting worse. more >>

Preventing Impotence and Loss of Libido

Aging doesn't have to mean an end to a happy sex life. more >>

Are You Paranoid? Quiz Yourself

Use these 10 questions to assess your suspicions. more >>

Paranoid? 5 Ways to Shrink Your Suspicions

Step back to see if your fears are justified, and be kind to yourself. more >>

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