Category Archives: Health

Can love avert a mental breakdown? Depends on the love!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Sharon Frey

An acquaintance who writes for for PsychologyToday.com generously posted an article I wrote on on her blog here. Thanks Madora! Equilibrium. Sound unrealistic given the avalanche that is your to-do list? You’re not alone. Check out the faces of drivers … Continue reading →

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Women transform medicine in 40 years since Title 9

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Sharon Frey

Forty years ago a revolution began in sports. Title 9, “designed to ensure gender equality in education”, changed the demographics on athletic fields.

But it has also changed the field of medicine.
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Tour de Happiness

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Sharon Frey

I’m lightheartedly gliding along a beach-side path on a gold rental bike with silver arched handlebars. Suddenly I hear someone screaming “Aaaaahhhrrrr!” It sounds like an angry pirate is heading toward me. I quickly realize I’ve crossed over into the … Continue reading →

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Rethinking the universe

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sharon Frey

Living in a Quantum World. The June cover of Scientific American really caught my eye. It seems that for a while now, physicists have been saying yes, quantum mechanics exists, but it only applies to a category of small things, … Continue reading →

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Why do placebos work?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Sharon Frey

Some scientists are digging into a fascinating question – why do sugar pills have an effect? In a blog network that highlights diverse perspectives on science and medicine, Steve Silberman wrote an interesting piece called Meet the Ethical Placebo: A … Continue reading →

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The possibilities

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Sharon Frey

Like many people, I’ve been so thrilled to hear the good news about Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ recovery.  What a wonderful turn of events out of such a tragedy in Tuscon several weeks ago. Even doctors are amazed at Giffords’ progress. … Continue reading →

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