Assessment as a Key to Healthy Relationships
The article argues that ongoing relationship health starts with formal assessment. Experts say couples should begin evaluations early, even in dating stages, to spot emotional danger and trigger proactive steps.
The Big Book of Relationship Quizzes by Robin Westen
Robin Westen releases a 100 quiz collection usable for friendly gatherings and couples. The author notes the tests explore compatibility, affair impact, and chocolate box symbolism, drawing on expert interviews and research. Psychologist Larry Ro-Trock comments on trust and betrayal dynamics in long term relationships.
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Testing relationship health with the Couple Checkup tool
The article discusses using relationship inventories to gauge health against a standard. Peter J. Larson of Life Innovations Inc. advocates assessments before engagement and suggests counselor analysis, while noting some couples start online themselves with the Couple Checkup.
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Social media overtakes email in latest Nielsen round
Nielsen finds mem ber communities such as Twitter and Facebook surpass personal e mail as a primary online activity. The report notes social networks are the fourth most popular online use after search portals and software.
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Stem cells promise major medical advances ahead
A plain explanation of stem cells defines them as cells with the potential to become various cell types and traces their role from embryonic stages to potential therapies. It highlights Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury as areas stem cell research may help, while noting the field remains early in development with much to learn.
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