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The male paradox
Calgary Herald: Disturbing male-oriented crime stories were all over the news in 2011. So-called honour killings in Ontario. An Edmonton filmmaker convicted of a lethal luring that mimicked his film script. The allegations of torture
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How the weather affects us
Wired UK: The weather doesn’t just determine if we should be wearing a thick coat or not — it can have profound effects on the way we behave. You’re warmer and colder towards people depending
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New Year’s resolutions in the works? Small steps are best
Los Angeles Times: So, you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to get healthy. No doubt you’ve banished all cookies and chips from the house and plan to hit the gym every single day. Let’s get
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Willpower’s secret weapon? Sugar
The Globe and Mail: If you’ve adopted some challenging New Year’s resolutions, a spot of sugar may be just the thing to keep you on track. Yes, even you dieters. Social psychologist Roy Baumeister of
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What makes someone an angry drunk?
msnbc: There are weepy drinkers, inappropriately affectionate drinkers, giggly and goofy drinkers. But there’s one type of reveler you really want to avoid: the angry drinker. New research suggests how to spot one. Impulsive, live-in-the-moment types
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Fatherhood can be the birth of positive change
Los Angeles Times: Ten tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes may be enough to change men’s lives in ways they never thought possible. A recent study found that some men dropped their delinquent ways when
