
Psychotherapy and the healing power of narrating a life

Psychotherapy and the healing power of narrating a life

To help prevent falls, the elderly should cut down on meds, increase vitamin D, new guidelines say


What Causes Someone to Act on Violent Impulses and Commit Murder?
Some people are able to control anger or frustration and channel these feelings to nondestructive outlets. Others, like the gunman accused of killing six people during the assassination attempt on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, exhibit a frightening lack of control

The Chances of Recovering from Brain Trauma: Past Cases Show Why Millimeters Matter [Slide Show]
As doctors continue to monitor Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's condition, previous cases of brain injury resulting from bullets and other assaults can help explain what happens to the nervous system during major injuries--and how those rare recoveries are possible

The Link Between Media, Political Environment and Violent Acts Often Proves Murky
Many have implicated heated political rhetoric in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, but the connection between viewing and acting is complex

Could chess-boxing defuse aggression in Arizona and beyond?

The Popularity of Predictive Medical Testing
A recent survey performed by the Tufts Medical Center finds that many would take a predictive test for prostate cancer. Christie Nicholson reports

In the wake of Wakefield: Risk-perception and vaccines

More Than Meets the Mirror: Illusion Test Links Difficulty Sensing Internal Cues with Distorted Body-Image
Can you guess your heart rate? Those who have trouble doing so might also have a less accurate external picture of their bodies, suggesting that body-image problems may not necessarily result from media messages alone

What It Means to Forgive
This New Year's as we reflect on our experiences with friends and family we might think about forgiveness, both given and received. Philosopher Charles Griswold provides some guidance. Christie Nicholson reports

The Pain of Exclusion
Even trivial episodes of ostracism can shatter your sense of self. But you can lessen-and learn from-the pain

Delinquent Youths Boost Older People's Self-Esteem