Invite pals over to chat, watch a movie, play a game, munch pizza or do another activity that helps you bond. It’s not just fun—feeling an emotional connection with girlfriends melts tension fast by raising your body’s level of [more…]
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Dream of starring on America’s Got Talent, Top Chef, The Bachelor or The Amazing Race? Getting on these and other reality TV shows is easier than you think, says television producer and reality TV expert Donna Michelle Anderson (aka DMA), author of The Show Starter™ Reality TV Made Simple System. Here are her 5 tips to snagging a spot on your favorite reality program: [more…]
According to a survey of wealthy lottery winners who could easily afford both, chocolate is the bigger happiness-booster hands down. And when University of Nottingham psychologists asked what else makes them happiest, the lottery winners overwhelmingly chose other free or low-cost indulgences—such as a long bath, an afternoon nap and a stroll in the park—over high-priced luxuries like flashy cars and exotic vacations. “Spending time relaxing is the secret to a happy life. Cost-free pleasures are the ones that make the difference—even when you can afford anything that you want,” says study author Richard Tunney, Ph.D.
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Contrary to the old belief that kidding around isn’t appropriate at the office, researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia found that just the opposite is true: an occasional joke among colleagues improves creativity, the ability to work as a team and overall performance.
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False! Research shows we use virtually every part of our brain. If you got it wrong, don’t feel bad—a study out of Indiana University School of Medicine reveals that even doctors believe long-held medical urban myths, including… [more…]
Think you know everything about your furry pals? Maybe not! Here’s what animal researchers recently discovered about your cat and dog’s communication styles: [more…]
Curious about what you’d look like if you had Botox, an eyebrow lift or another facial cosmetic procedure? Find out for free by uploading your photo at liftmagic.com, then clicking on one or more of the 16 treatment options to instantly see how you’d look.
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It’s easy to capture memorable clips that you’ll love for years, insists professional photographer and videographer Bakari Chavanu, founder of lifetimevp.com. Simply use these tricks that filmmakers use to create your favorite movies:
* Have a plan. Think of all the shots you want to include before you start filming, for instance, at a birthday [more…]
Find that you’re less active during the colder months when blustery weather makes it hard to bike, hike, garden, swim and do all your usual outdoor exercises? Then, you’re also missing out on the great benefits from being active—such as a stronger heart, more energy, a smaller waistline, a brighter mood and less stress. Luckily, there are lots of easy, inexpensive ways to make indoor workouts just as enjoyable as outdoor ones:
* Relive your childhood with a hula hoop. They’re not just for kids anymore. Adult-sized versions are slightly heavier to give you an easy workout that tones your hips and tummy. [more…]
Heads up, pancakes lovers: On Tuesday, February 23, IHOP restaurants are offering customers a complimentary stack to help celebrate Pancake Day—an annual holiday that began hundreds of years ago as a way to use up milk and eggs before fasting for Lent. Simply show up between 7 am and 10 am and you’ll be treated to three yummy buttermilk biscuits in return for a donation of any amount to support local children’s hospitals. [more…]
Want to listen to music that makes you feel happier? More energized? Relaxed? Or simply enjoy tunes that match your current mood? Log onto stereomood.com and click the mindset you’re in or want to be in. You’ll be given a list of hundreds of popular songs that match that mood in tempo and lyrics that you can listen to immediately free of charge.
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