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Tips on how to be liked from a behavorial researcher

Behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "Conversation: How to Connect with Anyone & Make Every Interaction Count," which offers tips for anyone looking to improve their people skills.

CBS News · Oct 6
Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter

Alan Alda, now 90, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H," talks about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.

CBS News · Oct 4
Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter

Alan Alda, now 90, is one of the country's most-beloved actors, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H." Alda talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about his challenging childhood, dealing with polio and his mother's schizophrenia; his decades of work to help scientists and health care professionals communicate more clearly; and about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.

CBS News · Oct 4
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier

In her latest book, the psychotherapist writes about how the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can hold us back from living a more truthful and connected life.

CBS News · Oct 4
Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging

Studies show people who hold grudges have greater levels of cardiovascular trouble, and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Experts say those taking steps towards forgiveness can have better outcomes.

CBS News · Oct 4
Letting go: Why holding onto grudges can be damaging

Studies have shown that people who hold grudges have greater levels of cardiovascular trouble, and higher levels of depression and anxiety. But according to one survey, four out of five adults harbor some lingering resentment towards others, sometimes over the smallest of reasons. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about why some people can maintain grudges for years; how holding grudges can be counterproductive; and what it takes to have forgiveness overcome lingering ill will.

CBS News · Oct 4