Joy to the World
Reviewed by ALAN WOLFE

Economists, especially those who cross the disciplinary boundary into psychology, have recently begun informing us about what makes people happy. The American political system, as Thomas Jefferson memorably declared, seeks among its three objectives the pursuit of that very thing. The conclusion seems self-evident: Apply what psychology teaches us [...]

Dr. David Eifrig’s 12-Steps to Improve Your Health in the New Year

The Daily Crux Sunday Interview…
Each year during the holidays, Dr. David Eifrig publishes a list of his top-12 tips for dramatically improving your health – and life – in the coming year.
A former Goldman Sachs trader turned board-eligible surgeon, “Doc” has spent thousands of [...]

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Study Suggests Methods and Timing to Treat Fears
By BENEDICT CAREY
A new study suggests that doctors can take advantage of the brain’s natural updating process — the way it might soften its impression of, say, pit bulls after seeing a playful one — to treat phobias, post-traumatic stress and other anxiety disorders.
Therapists already treat these disorders, [...]

By HANNA ROSIN

I must confess, I have waited my whole life for someone to write a book like “Bright-Sided.” When I was a young child, my family moved to the United States from Israel, where churlishness is a point of pride. As I walked around wearing what I considered a neutral expression, strangers would often [...]