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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Interesting short articles about the number of fat cells in our bodies and a hormone that triggers hunger and pleasure.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Here is Best Life magazine's list of the 100 best places to raise a family in the US.
Monday, May 19, 2008
There has been "convincing evidence that alcohol increases the risk for cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, colon, and breast, both pre- and post-menopausal. It probably also increases the risk for liver cancer.
Now, two new studies presented at an annual meeting of cancer researchers add support to alcohol’s link with cancer risk," in particular, breast cancer.
Now, two new studies presented at an annual meeting of cancer researchers add support to alcohol’s link with cancer risk," in particular, breast cancer.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Becoming a parent may actually make you less happy. "Although married people are happier than unmarried people—they live longer, earn more more money, have more sex and enjoy it more—kids can completely kill the buzz.
A couple’s happiness does rise when expecting a baby, but plummets once the baby actually pops out, spiraling downward until it bottoms out when the kids are 12 to 16 years old. Moreover, people are less happy when they are interacting with their children than when they are eating, exercising, shopping, or watching television. Happiness does not return to pre-kid levels until the kids have actually grown up and left."
A couple’s happiness does rise when expecting a baby, but plummets once the baby actually pops out, spiraling downward until it bottoms out when the kids are 12 to 16 years old. Moreover, people are less happy when they are interacting with their children than when they are eating, exercising, shopping, or watching television. Happiness does not return to pre-kid levels until the kids have actually grown up and left."
Friday, May 16, 2008
The modeling industry's desire for super-thin models is forcing many girls to adopt behaviors that are dangerous to their health just to land work.
Here are things you can eat to keep you young.
Monday, May 12, 2008
According to this article, evolution explains why it's so hard for people to give up instant gratification for long-term rewards.
Friday, May 02, 2008
Drinking alchohol makes people less fearful and could lead to aggressiveness.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
How CPAP machines can kill the romance in a marriage.
What makes video games so addictive? The answer according to this article is the socializing aspect of online games and the gratification from leveling up which can both serve as a personal challenge and then feed competitiveness to try to acquire a higher social status.
Read the first of 12 ways that you can improve your brain power, according to Wired.