Whatever the reason for any one individual's tendency to gain weight, the only way to lose the weight is to eat less and exercise more. Robin Marantz Henig eatexercisegain Change image and share on social
If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general. Robin Marantz Henig generallifepsychologist Change image and share on social
Some of my happiest moments are the ones I spend with my husband, a few close relatives, and a handful of very good friends who know me well and like me anyway. Robin Marantz Henig closefriendgood Change image and share on social
The real thing young people should fear is missing out on those few, true, long-term friendships that make for a richer, happier life. Robin Marantz Henig fearfriendshiphappy Change image and share on social
When a trait is universal, evolutionary biologists look for a genetic explanation and wonder how that gene or genes might enhance survival or reproductive success. Robin Marantz Henig biologistenhanceevolutionary Change image and share on social
The tenuousness of modern life can make anyone feel overwrought. Robin Marantz Henig feellifemake Change image and share on social
I'm a freelance writer, and I work alone at a big desk in the living room of my apartment. There are many days when I don't utter a single word to anyone but my husband. Robin Marantz Henig apartmentbigday Change image and share on social
As the brain matures, one thing that happens is the pruning of the synapses. Synaptic pruning does not occur willy-nilly; it depends largely on how any one brain pathway is used. Robin Marantz Henig braindependlargely Change image and share on social
Beliefs about how lying looks are plentiful and often contradictory: depending on whom you choose to believe, liars can be detected because they fidget a lot, hold very still, cross their legs, cross their arms, look up, look down, make eye contact or fail to make eye contact. Robin Marantz Henig armbeliefchoose share on social
Scientists who study play, in animals and humans alike, are developing a consensus view that play is something more than a way for restless kids to work off steam; more than a way for chubby kids to burn off calories; more than a frivolous luxury. Robin Marantz Henig alikeanimalburn share on social
