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Posts from ‘July, 2013’

Why Smokers Still Smoke

Why Smokers Still Smoke by Eyal Ert & Eldad Yechiam, The New York Times, July 26, 2013 The personality trait that distinguishes smokers from nonsmokers: poor self-control.

Why Men Need Women

Why Men Need Women by Adam Grant, The New York Times, July 20, 2013 The mere presence of female family members — even infants — can be enough to nudge men toward being generous, studies show.

Heroin in New England, More Abundant and Deadly

Heroin in New England, More Abundant and Deadly by Katharine Q. Seelye, The New York Times, July 19, 2013 Officials in northern New England report a sharp rise in overdoses and heroin deaths.

Culprits in a Child’s Headaches

Culprits in a Child’s Headaches By Perri Klass M.D., The New York Times, July 8, 2013 A full story and a careful exam can determine which pains may indicate serious illness.

How Faith Can Affect Therapy

How Faith Can Affect Therapy By Ashley Taylor, The New York Times, July 10, 2013 Can belief in God predict how someone responds to mental health treatment? A recent study suggests it might.