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Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:57:21 GMT

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Brainstorm

Psychology Today Editors Flood the Psych Zone

by Psychology Today Editors

November 30, 2009, Therapy

Could Therapy Bring More Happiness Than a Big Pay Raise?

Therapy could beat winning the lottery in happiness gains.

By Carlin Flora

If I offered you a voucher for therapy sessions totaling $1,300 or a cash prize of $41,000, which would you choose?

A new study, published in the journal Health Economics, Policy, and Law, shows that a course of therapy beats a signifcant financial windfall in terms of happiness. The researchers found that people who went through a course of therapy saw an improvement in mental health equaling the boost people (on average) get from a $41,542 pay raise.

Quantifying happiness in dollar amounts is a tricky business, but the study does justify investing in therapy in a down economy. (Check out PT's Therapy Directory to find a professional in your neighborhood.)

pt oxytocin

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:13:11 GMT

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Psych Basics

Oxytocin
Pair Bonding

Oxytocin is a powerful hormone. When we hug or kiss a loved one, oxytocin levels drive up. It also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. In fact, the hormone plays a huge role in pair bonding. Prairie voles, one of nature's most monogamous species, produce oxytocin in spades. This hormone is also greatly stimulated during sex, birth, breast feeding, and the list goes on.

philosophy

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:12:26 GMT

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Psych Basics

Philosophy

New findings in psychology and neuroscience are pushing philosophers to rethink such big questions as the relationship between mind and body, the meaning of free will, just exactly what faith is, the nature of consciousness, and what constitutes happiness. There's some evidence that such issues as free will itself reflects temperament and personality. There's even more evidence that we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy, which is why we have such a hard time finding durable happiness.

back up any smartphones

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:24:08 GMT

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Back Up Any Smartphone's Contents

A lot of contacts, documents, text messages, games, and other data live on your smartphone, but manufacturers and service carriers aren't going out of their way to make backing up easy. Gizmodo, however, has you covered on nearly any platform.

John Herrman runs down the best, easiest, and cheapest methods for backing up iPhones, Android units, BlackBerries, Windows Mobile, and Palm smartphones. Some involve backing up right to your computer's hard drive (which you can then back up to an online service or elsewhere), while others drop your data onto SD cards or onto free or cheap web cloud storage space. Not every platform supports every kind of data backup, but most allow you to put enough aside that a lost, stolen, or memory-wiped phone wouldn't cost you a whole day's worth of re-configuring.

Hit the link for Gizmodo's full guide. Got a better solution not mentioned there or around here? Tell us about it in the comments.

four ways of looking at a car

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:42:37 GMT

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Four Ways of Looking at a Car

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These four innovative cars will change the way you think about driving.

AS A THRILL RIDE
As cars become smaller and sleeker with our changing energy needs, the experience of driving is likely to morph too. Enter the VentureOne, from a California manufacturer and a Dutch engineering firm. It's one of half a dozen three-wheel concept cars being developed that combine the fuel savings of hybrids with the excitement of riding something like a motorcycle. In this case, the car is the same height and length as a Mini Cooper, but the car's pilot--er, driver--is enclosed in the single front seat by a glass canopy. (Another passenger can sit in the single backseat.) And on a quick turn--yee-ha!--the vehicle tilts to one side. The cars are priced at about $25,000 and go on sale in early 2010.

exercise for men at 40

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:54:16 GMT

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Men In Their 40s Low-impact activities such as spinning classes, elliptical training, or walking uphill will be easy on your joints while offering optimum training for your heart. When it comes to lifting weights, go lighter with more repetitions.

ask m

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:45:52 GMT

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It’s All Greek To Me

Richard Keenan of Bloomington, Indiana, writes:

Marilyn: I've heard that if one wants to learn foreign languages, one should study Latin first. But what if one's sole objective is to learn French, for example?

Marilyn responds:

Richard: In either case, I wouldn't study Latin first. To learn several languages, I'd study etymology, which focuses on the historical development of word forms as they're transmitted from one language to another. This targets the most useful aspects of studying Latin and covers other languages, such as Greek. Studying etymology helps one's understanding of English, too.

To learn only one language, I would study just that one.

ask m

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:27:54 GMT

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"TAKE YOUR BIKE TO WORK" DAY?

Trevor Hall of Bellevue, Washington, writes:

Marilyn: I was somewhat disappointed in your answer to the question about whether a bicycle can be used to power appliances during a power outage. Although technically accurate, I found your answer incomplete. It's true, you can't power a refrigerator with a bicycle. As an amateur racer, I can put out about 300 watts for an hour before collapsing. Even Lance Armstrong can manage only 500 watts over that period of time. However, if I use that bicycle to instead make a trip of 25 miles, I save about one gallon of gasoline. That amount of gas could power a 2000-watt generator for 12 hours. When you look at the entire system, you see that bicycles are great for personal transportation versus (relatively) energy-inefficient automobiles. The fuel saved can then be used more efficiently to generate electricity.

Marilyn responds:

So true, Trevor. Thanks for the reminder.

ask m deals with prosecutors

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:25:00 GMT

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June 02, 2009

Deals With Prosecutors

Dan Gruen of Newton, Massachusetts, writes:

Marilyn: Another difference between the deals a prosecutor makes and bribery is that the deals are not hidden. (May 3, 2009) They are exposed in Court so the people making the decision--whether judge or jury--can take that fact into account when deciding whether to believe the testimony. We've all seen court dramas in which witnesses are asked, "...and did my office offer you anything in exchange for your testimony?" by the prosecution (if no deal was made) or, "Is it true that you have been offered a reduced sentence in exchange for testifying here today?" by the defense.

ask m

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:20:59 GMT

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June 16, 2009

Banks and Brokerages

K. Key of Moreno Valley, California, writes:

Marilyn: You published a letter from a woman who deposited $200,000 into a savings account at a bank and then had an investment counselor at that bank convince her to move the money into a "supposedly safe" stock account. (May 31, 2009) The stock account then fell in value to $139,000. This is an example of why I dislike the government's allowing savings banks to get into the stock-brokering business. Some people assume that the FDIC insurance on their savings accounts at banks also carries over to the banks' stock accounts, but the stocks are in fact uninsured.

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Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:20:23 GMT

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June 21, 2009

Sunday's Column - June 21, 2009

When the Earth was new, did the oceans have freshwater?
—Robert Oshust, Bayonne, N.J.

Yes, virtually. All water—even pure rainwater—contains chemicals called “salts.” Freshwater, though, tastes saltless compared to ocean water with its immense amount of salt, which has accumulated in the seas over hundreds of millions of years. Experts say the volume of salt in the oceans would cover the Earth’s land surface hundreds of feet deep.

As ocean water has gradually become unfit for nearly all animals to drink, the process is an example of natural environmental change.

bls long term disability

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:34:20 GMT

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Long-term Disability

Select a policy that pays full benefits if you're unable to work in your chosen profession. Buy enough either privately or combined with an employer's policy to replace 60% of your income. The policy should pay benefits for five years -- or better yet, up to full retirement age, when you will be eligible for Social Security as well as retirement benefits.

Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Paul J. Mauro, CLU, ChFC, managing partner of Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc., in Milford, Massachusetts. He has been advising clients on insurance and other financial planning needs for 31 years. http://www.123lpn.com/pmauro/

quotes

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:27:17 GMT

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You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.

Those who can win a war well can rarely make a good peace and those who could make a good peace would never have won the war.

recessionproof jobs

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:49:41 GMT

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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Top 10 Recession-Proof Jobs

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Software Engineer

With or without a recession, there is always competition for top engineering talent. Computer software engineers are challenged to keep current with constant changes emerging in computer technology. Those that keep up will be in high demand.

In today’s economy, businesses will be paying close attention to web marketing efforts as a way to assist with slumping sales. Software Engineers with expertise in the consumer, user-generated Web sector should be in particular demand.

mh 3 exercises

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:11:38 GMT

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If you had time to do only three exercises, what would they be?

Martin, Columbia, SC

Muscle Guy answers

You can't go wrong with bench presses, deadlifts, and pullups -- they work so much mass and ignite a surge of muscle-building hormones. But my three must-have moves include none of them. One essential is the squat-and-press. It does wonders for fat loss, because you work your upper and lower body in one motion. Another big hitter is the Swiss-ball pushup. Say what you want about Swiss balls, this spin on a classic exercise adds some much-needed core action to a proven chest-and-shoulder builder. Finally, make sure you have the inverted row in your arsenal. It strengthens the muscles that pull your shoulder blades back into their proper position, so it helps correct and perfect your posture.

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