Psychology
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We’re offloading more and more of our memory—are Siri and Alexa sucking our brainpower?
In his new book, Memory and Technology, a Fontbonne University prof shows how our devices are changing our minds. Read more
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Why St. Louis ranks in the top 10 of stressful cities
A family physician discusses this worrying stat—and offers ways to manage all that stress. Read more
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Why it’s so easy to walk into another room and forget why you came
A Wash.U. psychology prof explains how memory guides us—or betrays us. Read more
How changes in your brain can trigger a midlife crisis
And why neither an affair nor a Ferrari will fix it Read more
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Six things you might not realize about PTSD
It destroys lives. Yet it’s eminently treatable. Read more
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Researchers converge at SLU to figure out what makes us happy and why
Genes matter, to a certain point. Money matters, but only until you hit about $80K. People matter most of all. Read more
A Wash. U. prof explains what really makes us happy
Tim Bono figured out what’s stealing his students’ joy. Read more
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Will sex robots prevent sex crimes—or just ruin your marriage?
A Washington U. prof explores the new possibilities (and inadequacies) of cybersex. Read more
David Eagleman Explains the Brain to Us
He does neuroscience and writes fiction, and he understands more about the human brain than most of us. Hear him speak tonight at McKendree University and watch his PBS series this fall. Read more
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The Hot New Ancient Roman Way of Life
How Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius can solve our modern problems Read more
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The Art of the Reel
How movies fool our brains. Read more
What Scientists Are Discovering About the Brain That Filmmakers Already Knew
Great directors got there first. Now neuroscientists are explaining how cinema wields its power. Read more
St. Louis Among the Worst for Opiate Use
A second viewpoint on medical marijuana--maybe it's not such a good idea as a way to counter opiate addiction. Read more
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Three Steps to End Emotional Eating
Indulge because you're body's hungry, not because your nerves are rattled. Read more
Want to Stay Healthy? Feed Your Spirit
A researcher speaks Thursday on the resiliency religious beliefs can give us—as well as the damage they can do Read more
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Why Blue & Black Aren’t Black & White
And why we argued so hard over that stupid dress. Read more
Organize Your Life and Watch Your Language
At their Get Back on Track workshop, a life coach and a professional organizer combine forces. Read more
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Mindfulness - An Ancient Brand of Wisdom
Western therapists and neuroscientists are rediscovering what the Buddha knew all along. Read more
