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
Through social media, young people are constantly being pinged about a whole slew of potentially better matches or social activities. Robin Marantz Henig activityconstantlymatch 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
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
Parents bobble between a nostalgia-infused yearning for their children to play and fear that time spent playing is time lost to more practical pursuits. Robin Marantz Henig bobblechildfear Change image and share on social
In the womb, humans are free of microbes. Colonization begins during the journey down the birth canal, which is riddled with bacteria, some of which make their way onto the newborn's skin. Robin Marantz Henig bacteriumbeginbirth Change image and share on social
The 20s are like the stem cell of human development: the pluripotent moment when any of several outcomes is possible. Decisions and actions during this time have lasting ramifications. Robin Marantz Henig 20sactioncell Change image and share on social
