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Study Finds Americans Have Way Too Much Stuff

Shauna Wright — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:15:11 +0000

Fans of HGTV’s popular show ‘House Hunters’ know that one of the most common things people look for when purchasing a new home is more storage space — bigger closets, bigger garages, bigger basements.

And according to a recent study, it’s no wonder: we’re drowning in our own clutter.

Women Gain Weight After Marriage, Men After Divorce

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:30:09 +0000

Getting hitched results in women putting on the pounds, whereas the male waistline is more likely to expand after a divorce.

Researchers from Ohio State University discovered this discrepancy after analyzing a study on the effects marital events had on 10,000 people between 1986 and 2008.

Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:30:32 +0000

A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.

“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”

Can Wasting Time Online Improve Employee Productivity?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:55:46 +0000

In a study that anyone who works in an office will heartily embrace, researchers found that spending small parts of the day wasting time on the Internet makes workers more productive because it acts to mentally refresh them.

“Browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function,” concludes the report from the National University of Singapore.

Good Looking People Are More Selfish — Study

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:16:10 +0000

Attractive people are less likely to cooperate with others, and more likely to focus on their own interest, according to a new study

Spanish researchers had volunteers participate in “Prisoner’s Dilemma“-type games and found that those with the most symmetrical facial features generally took the selfish option, whereas less symmetrically-faced folks tended to cooperate for the greater good.

Study Reveals Marriages Are Happier When Wives Weigh Less Than Their Husbands

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:46 +0000

An overweight husband and a thin wife has been a sitcom staple since Ralph and Alice Kramden on ‘The Honeymooners.’ According to a new study, that type of pairing may also be one of the keys to marital bliss. Researchers from the University of Tennessee followed 169 just-married couples for four years, asking them questions [...]

Red Wine May Have Similar Health Benefits As Exercise

Amory Gritta — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:30:23 +0000

If you've been knocking yourself out at the gym lately, you may not want to read this.

A new study suggests that knocking back a glass of red wine could have similar health benefits to that of working out, in terms of maintaining muscle mass and bone strength.

America's Obesity Rate Continues To Skyrocket

Amory Gritta — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:29:42 +0000

Americans keep getting fatter and fatter.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's annual state-by-state report on the obesity epidemic has revealed that between 2008 and 2010, 16 states had what was described as a steep increases in their adult obesity rate.

New Study Says Men Value Cuddling More Than Women Do

Amory Gritta — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:09 +0000

Who says men don't like to cuddle? Not the Kinsey Institute.

The group that studies human sexuality recently asked 1,009 heterosexual middle-aged and older couples in long-term relationships about how satisfied they are with their relationships and sex lives. The results may surprise you.

Women Drivers Are More Likely Than Men to Cause Traffic Accidents

Amory Gritta — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:43:10 +0000

A new study suggests that women are more likely than men to cause traffic accidents.

Researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed at 6.5 million car crashes. They also calculated, based on the number of miles men and women drive, that if all things were equal, male-to-male crashes would account for 36.2% of accidents, female-to-female would make up 15.8 percent, and male-to-female would make up 48 percent.

Research: Sitting Can Be as Deadly as Smoking [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:30:51 +0000

If you’re going to light up, at least make sure to stand up. New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking. The results of various studies will take your breath away almost as much as a 20-year two-pack-a-day habit. Cardiologist David Coven says there are [...]

Wednesday Is the Best Night of the Week to Get Lucky At a Bar: Study

Amory Gritta — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:32:43 +0000

If you're on the prowl for a one-night stand, you should head to your local drinking establishment on a Wednesday.

A study using member profile information from the dating website OK Cupid was able to conclude that Wednesd

The Less a Man Sleeps, The Worse His Sex Life Is

Amory Gritta — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:30:53 +0000

Some guys are looking to score and some may be looking to snore.

Researchers from the University of Chicago have conducted a study of 10 guys in their 20s that found the less sleep a man gets, the worse his sex life is.

Study: Driving a Car Will Make You Fat

Amory Gritta — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:46 +0000

According to a researcher at the University of Illinois, automobiles may be to blame for the increase in obesity levels in America.

"People consume food, which is a form of energy, and then they expend it in their activities," sa

Men More Likely To Say 'I Love You' First (But There's a Catch)

Amory Gritta — Fri, 06 May 2011 11:30:56 +0000

Two-thirds of the time it is the man who says "I love you" first in a relationship, according to a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

The study also found that men start considering saying "I love you" an average of six weeks before women do.

Close Games are a Traffic Hazard

Adam West — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:57:55 +0000

Believe it or not, experts say close games in professional sports also known as "nail biters", are a traffic hazard. Yep, that's what they said. According to a new study, there is a connection between close games in your hometown that keep you on the edge of your seat, and the number of car accidents in the city. And they say, the closer the game is, the higher the risk.