A new generation of psychologists and therapists focus on the relationship between nature and mental health
Standing alone atop a modest mountain in rural Maine, Eric Adams looked out into the darkness all around him. Between the silhouettes of boulders and trees, slivers of yellow light wandered and winked — the eyes of wild animals. Fears began to crowd his mind, but he did not push them away. This was part of his therapy. More…
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The American Academy of Pediatrics’ short-lived policy revision on female circumcision ignites debate over how best to eradicate the practice
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The Truth About Fan Death
Could this South Korean urban legend be real?
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On the Importance of Inflation in Infographics
Adjust for inflation, even for relatively recent figures
