Wednesday, 23 May, 2012

Reminds us of the death of Princess Diana in 1997: How do we deal with grief, in private and public? What works? What doesn’t?

Remember when “mind and body” were distinct? Today we know the mind affects the body and vice versa. Hardly quacks, today’s “mind-body” researchers are getting hard data.

Psychology and physiology of fear. Why do you feel fear in the stomach? What do roller-coaster designers know about your fear? What is the thrill of fear all about, anyway?

What does nicotine do to the brain? Why is smoking so addictive? How can we fight that addiction?