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Research Shows Sitting Can Kill You

Lucky Larry — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:20:15 +0000

People who sit most of the day have a 54 percent greater risk of heart attack than those who spend a good chunk of the day standing.

Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana came to this conclusion after analyzing the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women over 13 years.

The scientists found that even non-smokers who exercise regularly and would be considered in good shape double their risk for heart attack if their job requires them to sit most of the time.

Look After Yourself — We Need You!

Marcie Pink — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:02:08 +0000

Ladies in today’s hectic “go-go-go” world, everyone seems to have less time for themselves. Less time to do the things you want to do, feel the way you want to feel and look the way you want to look. — More after the jump. Studies show those who exercise are less likely to be ill [...]

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

Mix 93-1 — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:52:24 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and you’ve no doubt got your Irish pub crawl planned. But tomorrow? Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on: Drinkers [...]

Hawaii Named Happiest State in the US

Mix 93-1 — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:36:11 +0000

Hawaii was the country's happiest state in 2010.

This according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which takes into account emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, and job satisfaction.

While one might guess that Hawaii's stellar climate has something to do with its residents' contentment, the rest of the top five happiest states were rounded out by Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska and Colorado -- each far from being a tropical paradise.

On the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia was deemed the most miserable state, followed by Kentucky and Mississippi. Read on for the complete list.

How to Stay Hangover-Free This Mardi Gras

Mix 93-1 — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:03:27 +0000

Since Mardi Gras is a holiday that goes hand-in-hand with gluttonous drinking, we thought we’d offer a few tips for a more positive drinking experience for those who want to enjoy themselves and not wind up a morning-after mess. 1. Eat before you drink This is the most important thing to do, because drinking on [...]

Study Finds People Who Need to Use the Restroom Make Better Decisions

Marcie Pink — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:45:17 +0000

Dutch researchers have discovered that when your bladder is full, you make less impulsive decisions, according to the Telegraph. The scientists conducted an experiment where one group of volunteers were given a lot of water to drink, and another group just a small amount. The Telegraph rephttp://knue.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=4831&action=editorts: Psychologists from the University of Twente in the [...]

Celebi Upgraded My Status To 'Super Mom'

Marcie Pink — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:04:10 +0000

Late yesterday afternoon I got an urgent phone call from my 9 year old son. By the sound of his voice I thought something was wrong. Thoughts of the dogs running loose through the neighborhood or cat tinkle on the sofa race through my mind -- I readied myself to solve any problem he throws down to me. "Mom you HAVE to stop at GameStop on your way home!" he exclaims with the urgency of a true Pokemon Master. Mom Alert was down graded from red (which is the highest) to white (which is the lowest) -- read more after the jump.

Five Friends Every Woman Should Have

Marcie Pink — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:06:59 +0000

Here are the 5 kinds of friends a woman can count on for just about everything:

1. The uplifter. This woman's favorite word is yes! Anything you want to do, she'll tell you (with major enthusiasm and support) to go for it.

2. The travel buddy. A great travel buddy is flexible, adventurous, willing to try new things and comfortable with quiet time when you both need it.

3. The truth teller. She tells it like it is, but the hard truth is spoken with love.

More after the jump.

When NOT To Pull It Out

Marcie Pink — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:00:24 +0000

Having a cell phone these days is as vital to your life as breathing, and although breathing is encouraged to continue at all times of the day — talking on your cell phone is not — more after the jump. Here are some of the times you should not pull out your phone: 10: While [...]

Desire Deal Breakers You Need To Know

Marcie Pink — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:28:08 +0000

We all know that relationships take work. But it's not always about couples counseling and conflict resolution.

Sometimes it's about remembering the little things. YahooShine and us here at the office offers some simple tips -- more after the jump.

Five Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Perfect for Her

roddwayne — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:00:15 +0000

When it comes to shopping for a woman on Valentine’s Day, the answer isn’t the usual “chocolate and flowers” route, but rather, something that feels personal and intimate. Here are some suggestions that will make everyone happier in the long run. 5) Beauty stuff Few women can resist the wonders of a free massage, manicure, [...]

Traits Men Desire — According To "The Experts"

Marcie Pink — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Different men look for different things in women. Some guys like tall women. Others like shorter women. Some like thin women and others like a little meat on the bones.

But evolutionary psychologists believe that men are naturally programmed to look for specific traits in women. Here are the Top 10 traits men desire in women after the jump.

Drinking Makes You Better Looking

Jen Austin — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:00:44 +0000

Hey, here’s a newsflash! A survey found that the more you drink, the better the person across the bar looks! About one in four people surveyed in an Australian study admitted that after a few rounds they found people to be better looking. About the same number said they thought of themselves as more attractive [...]