NPR stories about William Proctor
Health
Just Breathe: Body Has A Built-In Stress Reliever
December 6, 2010 Deep breathing is not just relaxing; it's also been scientifically proven to affect the heart, the brain, digestion, the immune system. Research has shown that breathing exercises can have immediate effects by altering the pH of the blood, or changing blood pressure.
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A Portrait Of The Cartoonist And Her Mother
Cartoonist Alison Bechdel has a new memoir about her complicated relationship with her mother.

Author Interviews
A Quest For Roots Uncovers Ordinary People
Lawrence Jackson went on a quest to find his late grandfather's home in Virginia.

