L.A. accepting more items in recycling program - Los Angeles Times

LA will be accepting styrofoam and plastic bags in recycling bins.

It is important to remember not to put soiled and dirty items in recycling bins as these will just get thrown out and may even contaminate other recyclables in the bin.

L.A. accepting more items in recycling program - Los Angeles Times

LA will be accepting styrofoam and plastic bags in recycling bins.

It is important to remember not to put soiled and dirty items in recycling bins as these will just get thrown out and may even contaminate other recyclables in the bin.

Will Shortz on the Lure of Sudoku - Newsweek Society - MSNBC.com

Will Shortz, the crossword editor for The New York Times talks about the Sudoku craze that has swept the world. Interestingly, the puzzle is actually American, not Japanese, in origin.

Are You Too Sensitive? - Page1 -� MSN Lifestyle - Mind, Body & Soul

Some people are hyper-sensitive while others are the opposite. Read this article to learn more about this.

Eight Ways To Improve Your Makeup - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Makeup safety.

Miss. ranked fattest state in nation

America is getting fatter and we can only expect a major health crisis to come out of this accompanied by a hefty price tag for health care costs. Based on current trends, it looks like things are only getting worse. The US has to do something about this obesity epidemic.

The power of produce - Los Angeles Times

Just eating more fruits and vegetables may not be enough. You may have to eat specific ones in a specific way to get health benefits. Take the case of two potential cancer-fighting vegetables: broccoli and tomatoes; too much cooking can remove valuable water-soluble compounds in broccoli, while tomatoes that are cooked are better absorbed by the body. Just eating more produce may not be enough. One study showed that those who ate more produce but did not exercise did not gain a benefit.

A common complaint? Preparing produce is time-consuming and inconvenient - Los Angeles Times

Most people know that they need to eat lots of fruits and vegetables for their health, but there are many things that seem to stand in the way of their eating more produce.

Claims of antibacterial soaps don't wash - Los Angeles Times

Popular antibacterial soaps are no better at cleaning than regular soap, and they may even possibly increase the risk of antibiotic resistance among bacteria.

Sleepless Kids Are Troubled Kids - MSN Health & Fitness - Sleep Disorders

Children who suffer from sleep problems can suffer cognitively. Here are some useful tips to help your child get enough shut-eye.

8 Foods That May Lower Your Cholesterol - High Blood Pressure - Health Condition Centers - MSN Health & Fitness - 1

Things to eat that may help lower your cholesterol.

Do Good, Feel Good (2 pages)

“New research shows that helping others may be the key to happiness.”

Study: Fear of New Foods Mostly Genetic - washingtonpost.com

Picky eaters may be fussy due to their genes. Still, if you expose your child to new foods and do it enough times, they will eventually learn to like new things.

Grist for the Daily Grind - washingtonpost.com

How to take care of your garbage disposal—I mean, “disposer”.

What Stinks? - MSN Lifestyle - Home & Garden

Here are some easy ways to get rid of get rid of odors around the house.

Six weeks without a wash: The soapless experiment | the Daily Mail

Find out what happens when someone gives up washing and using any kind of beauty or cleaning products for six weeks. It turns out, it's not all that bad and it may even be good for you.

50 Ways To Feed Your Muscles - Men's Health

50 ways to make chicken.

MSNBC Interactive - The 10 best foods you aren't eating

Some things to start eating for your health.

Workplace anger viewed differently by gender - Your Career - MSNBC.com

Chalk one up for the double standard. A study has shown that in the workplace, angry men tend to be admired, while angry women are perceived as incompetent.

Feast on fish, but safely on SELF.com

Everyone is concerned about mercury in seafood. Find out what types of fish are safe to eat.

German even the Germans don't like - Los Angeles Times

Can you imagine anyone systematically legislating a change in grammar to actually make the language easier? Well, the Germans have done it. Germans have just officially reformed their language. You can read about it here. The Chinese government also redid their script in the past to simplify their language. While there will always be purists who will oppose any changes to language, their protests will disappear by the next generation when children who grew up under the new rules won't know anything but the new form of the language.

Exclusive Status: It's in The Bag - washingtonpost.com

Women love exclusive designer bags but is any bag worth $52,500? Apparently, the answer is yes.

Men Hear Women's Melodies | Health & Medicine | DISCOVER Magazine

Why men like the sound of a woman's voice.

Greetings From Idiot America - Esquire

Very good article about how the US has become a country where people trust in their gut instead of knowledge. Idiocy and instinct has triumphed over information and expertise with disastrous consequences.

A Taste of Whimsy Wows the French - washingtonpost.com

The French seem to love Ratatouille—the movie.

Newsvine - Study Finds Virus Contributes to Obesity

One reason some people are fat is that they are infected with a common virus.

The skinny on Hollywood - Los Angeles Times

As ordinary Americans get fatter, females in Hollywood are getting skinnier than ever.

Ageless Beauties - MSN Lifestyle - Beauty & Style - Slideshow - 1

Learn the secrets to staying young from these women.

Monkey Apparently Picks Lock, Escapes

Here's a sneaky monkey.

Here's a tip: 20% is the new 15% - MSN Money

Some tipping points.

Striking it rich - Los Angeles Times

Here is a list of the best deals on delicious meals in LA.

As a health drink, bottled water is all wet - Los Angeles Times

Bottled water is not safer or healthier than tap water, and it is a bane to the environment. Today, it stands as a shining example of the triumph of marketing.

Americans' Girth Grows as Height Stagnates - Newsweek Health - MSNBC.com

Traditionally, the richest countries also had the tallest people due to good nutrition and health. But today, Americans are no longer the tallest people in the world, in spite of their wealth. The blame may lie with the expensive yet ineffective health care system the United States has, and the country's lack of support for children's health (e.g., lack of access to health care, having policies that are not supportive of child care, poor nutrition among children and widespread childhood obesity, etc.).

Up Close & Edible: Blueberries - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Blueberries are nutritional powerhouses.

Up Close and Edible: Yogurt - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Eating yogurt with live bacterial cultures can benefit your health.

Up Close & Edible: Eggs - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Don't fear eggs because of their cholesterol. They're good sources of protein.

Up Close & Edible: Sweet Potatoes - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Sweet potatoes are good for you.

Up Close & Edible: Coffee - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Is coffee good for you?

The Seven Worst Ways To Eat - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Here are some eating habits to avoid.

Six of the Worst Workout Habits - To Your Health - MSNBC.com

Learn how to get the most out of your workouts.

Changing Our Negative Thoughts

How to stop negative thinking.

The Secret Sex Tip You Need to Know - Marie Claire

Find out what hormones do to women during parts of their cycle.

ABC News: Myths: When Lightning Strikes

How to stay safe in a lightning storm.

ABC News: How to Survive in a Sinking Car

Here's what to do if you find yourself sinking in your car.

ABC News: A Self-Made Man

A female journalist goes undercover for 18 months as a man. This is her story.

237 Reasons We Have Sex

Researchers studying college students found that the reasons why people have sex are not all that different between the two sexes.

Bikini belly busters — 10 ways to improve abs - Health - MSNBC.com

Ways to trim your waistline.

Fat or fiction? 5 common diet myths - Health - MSNBC.com

5 common diet myths discussed.

Is a Vegetarian Diet Healthier? - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Diet & Fitness

This article concludes that a primarily vegetarian diet is healthier, but given a choice, most people seem to prefer diets with plenty of animal protein and dairy.