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Pop Stars on Forbes' List of Most Powerful Women

Ashley Spence — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:42 +0000

Forbes released their list of the top 100 most powerful women in the world this week, and the women of pop culture did not disappoint! Check out the complete list here! Forbes’ list of the top 100 most powerful women in the world is filled with CEOs, politicians and successful businesswomen, but the pop scene [...]

'Viagra for Women' Getting Closer, Currently in Trials

Mike Adams — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:03:03 +0000

Mad scientists have been hard at work trying to develop a sex-drive-enhancement drug for women ever since those wily old coots emerged nearly 15 years ago with a little blue pill called Viagra. Interestingly enough, it appears as if science is no match for men dedicated to breeding a society full of hornier women, because those fiends have done it.

Women are Getting Smarter + Here's Why

Jen Austin — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:56:52 +0000

In the coming years we may see more female CEOs in Tyler and Longview, and more women leaders of schools and organizations in East Texas. If nothing else, this will give you something to argue about with your co-workers today at work. For the first time in the history of IQ testing, psychologists say women have [...]

Why Does Even the Thought of Trying on a Swimsuit Depress Women?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:21 +0000

Unless you’re a supermodel, trying on swimsuits likely leaves you depressed and in a sour mood. But you’re not alone — research now finds that even thinking about the self-esteem-crushing ritual can have the same effect. Study researcher Marika Tiggemann, a psychologist at Flinders University in Australia, says imagining wearing a swimsuit also increases feelings [...]

What Do Women Do Twice As Much Per Day As Men?

Tom Morgan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:42 +0000

Question: The average woman does this about six times a day, while guys do it about half as much. What is it? Answer: Apologize! Somehow, we think men aren’t sorry for such a big difference! [SoJO] Read Original: What Do Women Do Twice As Much Per Day As Men?

Hey Ladies, Fight Cancer by Drinking Coffee — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:00:42 +0000

If you’re one of those women people tease because you’re never seen without a Starbucks cup in your hand, you may actually be bettering your health. All that coffee might be warding off cancer.

Researchers at Harvard University who followed the medical records of more than 67,000 women over a 26-year period found that those who drank at least four cups of java per day had a 25 percent lower risk of developing endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus lining), with a seven percent decrease seen in those who drank two cups daily.

Women Who Exercise More and Watch Less TV Tend to Be Happier — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:00:04 +0000

A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression. What’s more, the study results published in the American Journal of Epidemiology also revealed women who exercised at least 90 minutes per day were [...]

Study Finds Women Injured More in Car Crashes Than Men

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:00:49 +0000

A new study finds women are more likely than men to be injured in automobile accidents, and the culprit may be safety features that are not properly proportioned for them. Researchers reviewed crash data from 1998 through 2008 and discovered that female drivers wearing seatbelts were not only hurt more often than men who wore [...]

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.

What Men & Women Want In a Date

Jen Austin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:00:31 +0000

The dating website eHarmony.com recently surveyed their customers to find out what they were looking for in the opposite sex and found that men and women roughly want the same thing from one another. More after the jump. Here’s a rundown of the top six traits on their wish list: Sense of humor Chemistry Affectionate [...]

Guys – Things You Should NOT Do in Public

Jen Austin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:29:44 +0000

Let’s face it — all guys have strange or disgusting habits. You’ve all picked our noses or sneezed all over something or scratched your butts when you don’t think that anyone is looking, but what’s not OK is doing these things in public. According to Guyism.com, here’s a rundown of some other things you should [...]