things you should know

There are over 22 million vehicles registered in the lone star state and sometimes it feels like there are that many laws related to driving them.

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

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.

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:

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, Al

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.

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...

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

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 tel

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.

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.

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.