Lifestyle

VIA MSNBC: Right now, your relationship seems effortless. But marriage? Maintaining your mutual happiness while you navigate life together is a challenge. With these five basic rules, you’ll have a head start. 1. Do things together. We’re not just talking dishes. Hobbies stimulate your brain and boost creativity, and by sharing them, you’re also building […]

VIA HEALTH: SAD or just sad? Everyone feels a little melancholy this time of the year. The days are short and cold. The economy is shaky. For some people, the change to winter brings with it something more serious than the blues: seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that can be debilitating. Mild […]

VIA OXYFRESH: Stress is an unfortunate condition that affects more and more people everyday in our hectic, fast paced society. Stress is something that every person has to manage on a daily basis. However, being “stressed out” is an unhealthy condition. Whether the source of your stress stems from your home, workplace, finances, or other […]

VIA MARIE CLAIRE: You can be fired for just about any reason, from maintaining a closet Marlboro habit to sporting a “Yes We Can” bumper sticker. (The exceptions: It is illegal to terminate on the basis of race, gender, age, or religion.) That’s the startling conclusion of Lewis Maltby’s eyebrow-raising Can They Do That? Retaking […]

VIA WOW O WOW: By Christine L. Hohlbaum You know that little project you agreed to complete because your boss said it would only take a minute? Or the lengthy phone call with your friend who only rings when she is in crisis (again)? How about the two-hour community car wash that took nine months […]

VIA SHINE: There are those who keep color-coded files with meticulously clipped coupons indexed by category, retailer, and expiration date. And then there’s the rest of us. The good news is that big supermarket savings can be had by those of us who can barely take the time to jot down a shopping list … […]

VIA SHINE: If you’re single, travel for business, or just enjoy savoring a meal without small talk, you’ve probably had the experience of dining alone. This can be immensely pleasurable or incredibly daunting, depending on your temperament and overall approach. To ensure your next table-for-one adventure is as enjoyable as possible, BHG.com offers up these […]

VIA WEB MARKETING TODAY: Facebook with its millions of members, presents a not-to-be missed marketing opportunity for businesses and non-profit organizations. Facebook offers the marketer a number of ways to use the application for marketing. Here is the best news of all. The price is right. These marketing tools are free unless you choose to […]

VIA SUITE 101: According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), up to two million or 8% of children in the United States are estimated to have food allergies. The most common triggers are cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and tree nuts. Undeniably, it’s a big challenge raising children […]

VIA READER’S DIGEST: Check out some of our best weight-loss tips from the past year. A few are no-brainers and others will surprise even the most seasoned dieter. Chew Gum Volunteers who chewed gum for 15 minutes each hour between lunch and a snack consumed 60 fewer calories from sweets than when they went gum-free. […]

VIA SHINE: Every time she hung out with her single female friends, the same gripes surfaced. Enough already with the how-to-snag-a-guy advice streaming from anyone and everyone as soon as status single was announced, they said. Suddenly, Karin Anderson, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at Concordia University Chicago, found herself keeping track of what these […]

VIA CONSUMER REPORTS: Whether by choice or necessity, American consumers are increasingly relying on debit rather than credit cards. Debit card spending has risen steadily, growing from 47.7 percent of purchases made with plastic in 2003 to 58.9 percent in 2008 and it is expected to surpass 67 percent by 2013, according to the Nilson […]