Biology sets the context, and that is critical, but obesity still boils down to whether a person eats too much or exercises enough. Robin Marantz Henig biologyboilcontext Change image and share on social
The essence of play is that the sequence of actions is fluid and scattered. Robin Marantz Henig actionessencefluid Change image and share on social
Regret is a bitter emotion, so painful that the urge to avoid it often drives decision-making strategies. Robin Marantz Henig avoidbitterdecision Change image and share on social
Many of us are tethered to bodies that sabotage us in our struggle to keep from getting fat, or to slim down when we do. Robin Marantz Henig bodyfatsabotage Change image and share on social
Even though loneliness affects so many of us, it has gotten scant research attention compared to related conditions like depression or anxiety. Robin Marantz Henig affectanxietyattention Change image and share on social
To me, it's always interesting to see what people end up regretting, as a way maybe to avoid such regrets in your own life. Robin Marantz Henig avoidendinterest Change image and share on social
I regret not working harder to create true friendships with other couples, not seeking out people with whom to go do things and go places - people with whom to have a few crazy, memorable bonding adventures. Robin Marantz Henig adventurebondcouple share on social
Some people, no matter how robust their stock portfolios or how healthy their children, are always mentally preparing for doom. They are just born worriers, their brains forever anticipating the dropping of some dreaded other shoe. Robin Marantz Henig anticipatebearbrain share on social
There's very little about being in a functional-M.R.I. scanner that is natural: you are flat on your back, absolutely still, with your head immobilized by pillows and straps. The scanner makes a dreadful din, which headphones barely muffle. Robin Marantz Henig absolutelybackbarely share on social
The music that was popular in your youth seems to be the music you recall most vividly - and most nostalgically - for the rest of your life. But so is the music that was popular in your parents' youth. Robin Marantz Henig lifemusicnostalgically share on social
