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New CDC Study Says 1 in 24 Drivers Admit to Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel

Jon Prell — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:00:38 +0000

We have all heard about the dangers of texting while driving and how those types of accidents are on the rise. There have also been reports about the dangers of eating while driving. A new study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that drowsy driving could be the most dangerous habits for motorists and some don't even realize they are doing it, which is the really scary part of this.

Passing Gas Can Help Lower Blood Pressure Says New Study

Jon Prell — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:00:38 +0000

This is great news for fans of the ever popular ‘pull my finger’ game. Next time somebody gets mad at you for flatulating in their presence, tell them your are just simply lowering your blood pressure. According to a new study, the same gas that produces flatulence has been shown to control blood pressure in rodents. The [...]

Babies Fed On Demand Do Better In School And Have Higher IQs

Jon Prell — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:22:16 +0000

There has been a debate raging for years when it comes to raising babies...whether to feed on demand or schedule baby's feeding times. Parents who feed when baby is hungry will tell you that not doing so would be depriving baby of food. Parents who work on a schedule for feedings will tell you the importance of establishing a feeding routine. What do you think?

Tired Of Jogging? – Try Eating Dark Chocolate

Jon Prell — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:32:28 +0000

Eating dark chocolate can boost muscles in a way similar to running on a treadmill at the gym according to a new study. Researchers have identified a cocoa ingredient, ‘epicatechin’, that boosts fitness in the same way jogging does.In fact, epicatechin can improve overall athletic performance because it stimulates muscle growth in the same manner [...]

New Study – Wasting Time Online Makes Workers More Productive

Jon Prell — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:29:24 +0000

It has happened to you many times in the office; you are doing a little net surfing when your boss walks by and you quickly hit alt+tabbing back to your worksheet. As it turns out, a new study suggests that killing a little time on the internet might actually make you more productive. The study from [...]

If You Want To Lose Two Pounds Per Month – Use A Smaller Plate

Jon Prell — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:44:50 +0000

Dinner is no longer something that happens around the table with the family where the only distraction is the clinking sound of the silverware hitting the plate. Now we eat in front of the television, in a bar or a restaurant where the portions are generally larger than needed. According to a new study, all you have to do to lose two pounds a month is use a smaller plate and don't eat in fron of the television.

New Study – Marriages Are Happier When Wife Is Thinner Than Husband

Jon Prell — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:41:52 +0000

According to new research from the University of Tennessee, marriages where the wife is thinner than the husband tend to be happier than the other way around. Additionally, husbands whose BMI, (body mass index), was higher than their wives were happier at the start of a marriage as opposed to the same or lower BMI than their wives.

New Study Says You Can Have Your Candy And Eat It To

Jon Prell — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:00:06 +0000

Chocolate and candy lovers rejoice! A new study says people who eat candy and chocolate occasionally tend to weigh less, have a lower BMI [Body Mass Index] and waist circumference and have decreased levels of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This is not be confused with eating candy will help you lose weight according to the study’s [...]