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Keep fit with your family

2012-02-02T21:48:00.001+07:00

Keep fit with your family - Set a good exercise example and kids will follow suit. If you want to change the way your family eats and exercises, then expect a challenge, says Dr Mary Gavin, co-author of Fit Kids (Dorling Kindersley). But hang in there. Dr Gavin says the lessons you impart today may become the health principles your child practices forever. Here she details five ways to get your

Why heavy coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of diabetes

2012-01-24T17:17:00.002+07:00

Why heavy coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of diabetes - Research shows that heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and now scientists in China may have discovered why.Prior studies have shown that people who drink four or more cups of coffee a day have a 50 percent lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, and that every extra cup of coffee brings another decrease in

How to Do Bali in Style

2012-01-18T20:08:00.001+07:00

How to Do Bali in Style - When Aussies think of Bali, many will conjure up images of drug smugglers awaiting the death penalty, inhumane prison cells or perhaps the tragic bombings of 2002.Recent stories hitting our national press of a Central Coast teenager charged over marijuana possession, a Central Coast schoolie electrocuted after touching a nightclub sign in Kuta, and a Perth rugby

I wouldn't drink that if I were you! 3,000-year-old bottles of wine expected to fetch £2m at auction

2011-04-15T18:22:00.003+07:00

I wouldn't drink that if I were you! 3,000-year-old bottles of wine expected to fetch £2m at auction - They say fine wine improves with age, but 3,000 years may be pushing it a little.Although it certainly isn't hurting the value of two ancient bottles which have been valued at a staggering £2million.The Chinese bronze containers of the aging tipple were acquired by two Jewish brothers who fled

Gertie the Hen Becomes Bertie the Cockerel

2011-04-01T18:11:00.002+07:00

Gertie the Hen Becomes Bertie the Cockerel - A British couple was surprised to witness their pet hen Gertie gradually transforming into a rooster. No, this is not an early April Fools' Day prank. Chickens really can undergo natural sex changes.The first sign that something was afoot with Gertie was that she stopped laying eggs, her owners, Jim and Jeanette Howard of Huntingdon, England, told the

Is Homosexuality Based on a Brain Chemical?

2011-03-28T20:11:00.001+07:00

Is Homosexuality Based on a Brain Chemical? - A male mouse's desire to mate with either a male or a female is determined by the brain chemical serotonin, scientists report in a new study. The finding demonstrates for the first time that a neurotransmitter governs sexual preference in mammals.Serotonin is known to regulate sexual behaviors, such as erection, ejaculation and orgasm, in both mice

Why the Healthiest Don't Get Sick

2011-02-28T18:26:00.003+07:00

Why the Healthiest Don't Get Sick - The assumption that healthy people are just lucky, have good genes, or practice preventive medicine is actually no more than a half-truth. The healthiest people in our society - meaning those who avoid catastrophic disease and live to old age without major illness - fall into a different profile.With good genes you can expect to add roughly three years to your

Ready, steady, I do

2011-02-18T19:58:00.002+07:00

Ready, steady, I do - Don't rush into a marriage. Here are a few points to mull over before you take that big plunge While you may be impatiently waiting to settle down with the person of your dreams, don't rush in without thinking things through. Here are a few factors you should consider before taking the final call so you don't look back at your life with regret. It is critical to be

Now it's MEN who want to settle down rather than women

2011-02-14T19:36:00.002+07:00

Now it's MEN who want to settle down rather than women, according to new research - It was always women who wanted to settle down and start a family, while men dragged their heels... or so we thought.These days, it seems the ladies are being beaten to it by their menfolk.According to research, men are getting broody too. And what is more, single men are more likely to dream of having children

The kids are cooking

2011-01-24T19:51:00.002+07:00

The kids are cooking - Since the tender age of four, third grader Najya Indra loves hanging out in the kitchen and helping her mother cook. The eight-year-old can now prepare a classic nasi goreng (fried rice), fried tempeh and spaghetti. Taking her food and cooking seriously, she said she helped the maid employed at her house prepare food daily. Good practice for the aspiring chef. Cooking is

Watch grandpa's gait for longevity clues

2011-01-19T18:50:00.001+07:00

Watch grandpa's gait for longevity clues - If you want to know how long grandpa is going to live, check his pace of walking.A report appearing in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association found a strong correlation between walking speed and expected survival rates for persons over 65.The analysis from nine studies between 1986 and 2000 showed faster walking speed among older adults

No health without mental wellness

2011-01-13T15:34:00.001+07:00

No health without mental wellness - Millions of people from the world over continue to arrive and work in Saudi Arabia and other parts of the Gulf. For some, the salaries are enticing, the benefits competitive, the lifestyle more relaxed, and many may find the location “exotic.” Major cities have some of the best residential buildings or housing compounds, which they hire for themselves and

Parents and sex

2011-01-11T17:02:00.001+07:00

Parents and sex - Parents think about sex, talk about sex – and yes – have sex. And so do their kids, eventually...Whether you’re making babies, trying not to make them, keeping the kids out the bedroom or keeping the teens out of bed, sex is our constant companion as parents. Click on the links to Parent24 stories that will tell you more.It starts at the beginning, with conceiving a child –

How women suffer 'double-shift' of stress at home AND work

2010-12-31T10:51:00.001+07:00

How women suffer 'double-shift' of stress at home AND work - Women are locked into a ‘double-shift’ of home and work – both roles leaving them suffering with more symptoms of stress than men.The double whammy of pressure means that women show the classic symptoms of stress – back and neck pain – far more than men, even when physical causes are removed, research has revealed.The four-year

TV hypnotist 'raped me after trying to put me in a trance'

2010-12-08T17:49:00.002+07:00

TV hypnotist 'raped me after trying to put me in a trance' - A young woman told a court yesterday how a TV psychic tried to put her in a hypnotic trance before he sexually assaulted her. The 22-year-old said she was first abused by Martin Smith when she was just seven. She told a jury that as she grew up he would regularly try to hypnotise her before carrying out more serious assaults. Smith’s

Texting after bedtime can make teens even moodier

2010-11-09T22:26:00.001+07:00

Texting after bedtime can make teens even moodier - Children who text and email late at night may be damaging their health.Teenagers and children who send electronic messages after they have been sent to bed may have poorer quality sleep and become moody, a study found.Those who were unable to put their phones or laptops to one side were also more likely to be anxious and depressed or suffer

How to avoid dead-end daters online

2010-10-28T14:00:00.003+07:00

How to avoid dead-end daters online - When it comes to internet dating not everybody listed on an online dating site will be 100 per cent honest with their profiles and opinions. Here are a few tips to reading between the lines. Online dating: how to sort the rough diamonds from the smooth criminalsThat's not to say no-one can be trusted online, but it's worth being prepared to .Some

Ready for winter? In the South, you may not need to be

2010-10-22T21:47:00.001+07:00

Ready for winter? In the South, you may not need to be – If you live in Chicago, Detroit and Buffalo, you probably ought to make sure the snowblower is in tip-top shape for the winter. But, if you live south of I-40, which runs from Barstow, Calif. to Wilmington, N.C., you may not need to put away your swimsuit. And, if you live in between: it will be more like a normal winter.On Thursday,

How Many Americans Can't Swim?

2010-10-04T21:28:00.001+07:00

How Many Americans Can't Swim? - Six teenagers drowned after slipping from a wading area into the deep water of a Louisiana river on Tuesday. None of the victims could swim, nor could the adult bystanders who watched helplessly as the children went under. What percentage of Americans can't swim?Somewhere between one-third and around one-half. In a 1994 CDC study, 37 percent of American adults

‘Man flu’ may be all a matter of evolution

2010-07-27T16:50:00.002+07:00

‘Man flu’ may be all a matter of evolution, Cambridge scientists say - Anguished complaints from men afflicted with seemingly minor ailments are often attributed to “man flu”. Now scientists say that men may have been left by evolution less well-equipped to fend off disease.In an evolutionary twist, it appears that there is a trade-off between high testosterone levels and being able to produce a

We fight everyday

2010-07-20T19:20:00.002+07:00

We fight everyday - Prim and perfect at every single outing, it’s hard to fathom that there are times when even Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and husband Abhishek fight. But, in an interview in Vogue India’s July issue, Abhishek clears the misconception. Asked how often they fight, the actor says, “Oh, every day.”But Ash is quick to correct him, “Not everyday baby. We didn’t fight yesterday. Or the day

All about reaching an orgasm

2010-07-05T12:52:00.003+07:00

Unhappy with your sex life? Don't feel dejected. It's time to add some zing to your sex romps, courtesy our seven point guide to the Big O. All about reaching an orgasm 1. Be comfortable :While experimentation is all important, do not try positions that you are physically uncomfortable in. What works for you, might not work for someone else, so remember the key to good sex is finding a hot

Australian Bureaucrats Find A Friend in Facebook

2010-06-25T23:21:00.001+07:00

Australian Bureaucrats Find A Friend in Facebook. Local government officials in Australia were struggling in their attempts to find youngsters for a well-meaning survey — until it went viral on Facebook. The survey on how to crack down on drunk troublemakers surged from fewer than 1,000 respondents to more than 15,000 after campaigners posted it on the popular social networking site.

The Ultimate Groomsman Guide

2010-04-26T21:35:00.002+07:00

The Ultimate Groomsman Guide. Baffled by your groomsman duties? Here's an impossible-to-mess-up cheat sheet that tells you what to do (and what not to do) when.Remember Rick Fox, the old Lakers swingman? He didn't do much. Sure, he played okay defense and swished a three here and there. But he filled his role well. He knew how to not screw up, how to avoid turnovers and how to ride the

12 ways to survive until payday

2010-04-05T18:42:00.000+07:00

12 ways to survive until payday. Last payday seems like a distant memory and for most of us, the wait for more cash still isn't over. Luckily with my nifty savings guide you should make it through this financial drought. Counting the days until payday can make you feel miserable and, if you're anything like me, the wait is often even more painful in January. Many of us got paid earlier

Why Do I Always Try to Change Men?

2010-03-23T19:22:00.001+07:00

Why Do I Always Try to Change Men?. I’ve been in therapy for, oh, almost four years, I think. I go once a week, for 45 minutes. I spend a lot of time talking about myself, obviouslyissues I have from the past that I need to work on because they’re affecting me in the present (and potentially the future), as well as the usual topics I need to vent about (work, money, family, etc.) so I don’t

Seven Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Break It Off

2010-03-08T20:58:00.001+07:00

Seven Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Break It Off. In this article I have identified seven triggers in marriage that are often used for justification for divorce, but really, none of these seven things warrant divorce or provide any validation what so ever for divorce.1. Sexless marriage.We don’t want sex because we have lost touch with our spouse; essentially the bond that was there has been broken.

Sex too short? Maybe he cares too much ...

2010-02-18T19:23:00.001+07:00

Sex too short? Maybe he cares too much ... For guys struggling to make it last, take the pressure off the penis. A new study out of Penn State Erie found that, according to therapists, social workers and physicians at least, the best sexual encounters last between seven and 13 minutes, not including foreplay. That’s a far more reasonable time frame for intercourse than most of us would’ve

How to treat a fever

2010-02-16T16:47:00.001+07:00

How to treat a fever. Your child has a fever. You know it's not good. But do you know what to do? Whether for you or your loved one, here's some advice from doctors.Resist panic.A fever is a sign that the immune system is doing its job: fighting an infection. Consider going without medicine unless temperature climbs rapidly or the person is very uncomfortable. Many doctors recommend not using a

I want to be free

2010-02-12T13:19:00.002+07:00

I want to be free. Journal entries give eerie glimpse of girl's 18-year imprisonment. New court documents give an eerie glimpse of Jaycee Dugard's 18 years in captivity at the hands of alleged kidnappers, with diary entries by her painting a picture of growing despair."It feels like I'm sinking. I'm afraid I want control of my life ... this is supposed to be my life to do with what I like ... but

Love someone you've not met?

2010-02-10T16:13:00.002+07:00

Love someone you've not met?. Is It possible to fall in love with a person without ever setting eyes on them? Many of us insist that looks aren't important when it comes to true love, but does that mean we can find our soulmate in an internet chatroom or on the phone? MY Sun users gathered on our woman forum to ask whether a voice can tell you all you need to know. "Yes it can happen!

Not-so-steady cam! The first film to be shot entirely by chimps using bash-proof cameras

2010-02-02T14:15:00.003+07:00

Not-so-steady cam! The first film to be shot entirely by chimps using bash-proof cameras. With the fashion for shaky cameras. Amongst TV crews you could be forgiven for thinking they are being operated by monkeys. That is exactly what is happening with the BBC to show the first ever film shot by chimpanzees.Around 11 of the animals at Edinburgh Zoo spent the last 18 months filming each other as

Seven Facts you didn’t know about sex

2010-01-25T01:42:00.000+07:00

Seven Facts you didn’t know about sex . Do you believe that your bedroom life is on an all time high, thanks to the immense knowledge you have about sex? Well, we bring you seven never-heard-before facts about the ‘S’ word, which are sure to leave you thinking...7 Facts you didn’t know about sex (Getty Images)1. Globally, lovers are having sex 139 times a year. The French are the lovemaking

PMS link to baby blues

2010-01-25T00:11:00.000+07:00

PMS link to baby blues. Pre-menstrual syndrome and postnatal depression are closely related to the 'cold turkey' experienced by addicts trying to give up drugs, according to research.Scientists have discovered that all three conditions are caused by the same chemical change in a part of the brain which deals with anxiety and stress. Their findings could lead to new treatments for PMS and baby

Years of Experience But No Degree

2010-01-22T01:00:00.000+07:00

Years of Experience But No Degree. Seven Ways to Beat the Job Search Pitfall. After years on the job, you feel you've definitely platueaued and think it's time for a change. There's one catch: you don't have a college degree. You graduated from the University of Life and have plenty of professional experience to show for it, but no formal degree. Are you still marketable?George C. found him in

Does a College Degree Really Matter?

2010-01-20T01:58:00.000+07:00

Does a College Degree Really Matter?. If college drop-outs like Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Steve Jobs, Larry Ellison and Richard Branson all run wildly successful enterprises, why is Melissa Gerry,* a mid-level manager with years of experience -- but no college degree -- having such a hard time finding a job?Gerry joined a Fortune 100 company right out of high school starting out as a secretary

Bad Credit Can Blacklist Job Seekers

2010-01-18T01:57:00.000+07:00

Bad Credit Can Blacklist Job Seekers. Your credit rating. Most people only worry about it when they're applying for a mortgage or credit card. But did you know your bad credit rating could keep you from getting the job you want?If you're applying for a high-security job or a position with heavy financial responsibilities, the way you have handled your personal finances can color your chances of

Are You a "Red Flag" Candidate?

2010-01-15T01:48:00.000+07:00

Are You a "Red Flag" Candidate?. A red flag is a warning signal, something that provokes an irritated reaction or demands attention. Hiring managers everywhere look for certain red flags on an application, in responses given during the initial telephone interview, and on site interviews to potentially screen out a candidate in the early stages of the hiring process.To be certain that you will get

Six Hot Shots Who Made It

2010-01-14T17:53:00.001+07:00

Success Without a College Degree?. Six Hot Shots Who Made It. Many think the only way to succeed is through education. While piling on the degrees can earn you piles of dough -- and debt -- it's not the only option.Some of today's most successful people don't have a college degree. But what they lack in academic credentials, they make up for in tenacity, brains, guts and strong business

Five Secrets to Working With a Recruiter

2010-01-05T16:12:00.000+07:00

Five Secrets to Working With a Recruiter. As any professional who has ever been out of work knows, finding a job is no small feat. Locating positions of interest and convincing employers you are the one to hire appears simple. In reality, it can be unnerving and frustrating, particularly if the search has been a lengthy one. Enlisting the assistance of a specialized recruiter can ease some of the

Four Secrets to Always Having a Job

2010-01-05T16:08:00.001+07:00

Four Secrets to Always Having a Job. Never before have Americans been as responsible for keeping themselves skilled and employable as they are today. I tell people to expect to have as many as nine different careers in their lifetime, with an average of three jobs in every one. In short, for those who don't keep a focused eye on their abilities to adapt and grow with the changing workplace, a day

Six Job Hunting Myths Debunked

2010-01-05T16:05:00.000+07:00

Six Job Hunting Myths Debunked. Everyone wants to give job seekers advice, and while much of it is useful, some guidance may miss the mark. Because the employment market is constantly changing, ideas that once worked well may no longer be effective. This doesn't mean you have to second-guess everything you hear, but do be aware of common job-hunting myths, like the following: Myth No. 1: You

Seven Networking Myths

2010-01-05T16:03:00.001+07:00

Seven Networking Myths. One of the most important career management skills you can develop is the ability to network. Unfortunately, for some, the thought of "working a room" or placing business cards into other people's hands can be downright intimidating. But networking doesn't require bold tactics to be effective. In fact, it's this perception -- and others -- that discourage many job seekers

Maine Legislator Wants Cell Phones to Carry Brain Cancer Warning

2009-12-22T12:04:00.002+07:00

Maine Legislator Wants Cell Phones to Carry Brain Cancer Warning A Maine legislator wants to make the state the first to require cell phones to carry warnings that they can cause brain cancer, although there is no consensus among scientists that they do and industry leaders dispute the claim.The now-ubiquitous devices carry such warnings in some countries, though no U.S. states require them,

Half of Teen Girls Infected With STDs Within 2 Years of Having Sex

2009-12-10T16:28:00.002+07:00

Half of Teen Girls Infected With STDs Within 2 Years of Having Sex. Within 2 years of having sex for the first time, half of teenage girls may be infected with at least one of three common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to results of a new study. Often, those girls are infected by the age of 15.Researchers followed 386 urban adolescent girls aged 14 to 17 for up to 8 years.

Three Cups of Tea’ advice for Obama - ( 3 )

2009-12-05T06:45:00.002+07:00

‘Three Cups of Tea’ advice for Obama. Best-selling author on U.S. war in Afghanistan: Listen to the locals - Nonprofit activist Greg Mortenson, co-author of the 2006 international best-seller "Three Cups of Tea," knows firsthand about the challenges of nation-building in Afghanistan, and he’s got some advice for the Obama administration: Open your ears more to the locals, or risk shooting

‘Three Cups of Tea’ advice for Obama - ( 2 )

2009-12-05T01:37:00.000+07:00

‘Three Cups of Tea’ advice for Obama - ( 1 )

2009-12-04T17:28:00.004+07:00

China must show leadership on climate change

2009-11-30T20:29:00.000+07:00

China must show leadership on climate change – The European Union said Monday that cataclysmic climate change cannot be averted without Chinese leadership but Beijing stood firm in pushing for the rich world to take the lead. "We cannot solve the climate challenge to mankind without China taking on leadership and responsibility," Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said in

Malaria Shows Signs of Resisting Primary Drug Used to Fight It

2009-11-26T18:20:00.000+07:00

Malaria Shows Signs of Resisting Primary Drug Used to Fight It—Malaria that is resistant to the best available drug is more widespread in Southeast Asia than previously reported, new research shows. The worrisome finding poses a risk that travelers could carry this strain of the malaria parasite to other parts of the globe and unwittingly spread it, scientists reported November 19 at a meeting of

Breaking the Human Speed Limit

2009-11-26T18:16:00.002+07:00

Breaking the Human Speed Limit. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt secured his claim as the world’s fastest human in August when he ran 100 meters in 9.58 seconds, reaching a top speed of nearly 28 miles per hour. One day, no doubt, someone will sprint faster still. Perhaps by then, scientists may better understand why all speed records made have eventually been broken. Statisticians have long tried to

Brain Has an Innate Sense of Geometry

2009-11-26T18:13:00.001+07:00

Brain Has an Innate Sense of Geometry. Despite minimal exposure to the regular geometric objects found in developed countries, African tribal people perceive shapes as well as westerners, according to a new study.The findings, published online in an “Early View” edition of Psychological Science, suggested that the brain’s ability to understand shapes develops without the influence of immersion in

World's First Programmable Quantum Computer Created

2009-11-26T18:11:00.001+07:00

World's First Programmable Quantum Computer Created. Using a few ultracold ions, intense lasers and some electrodes, researchers have built the first programmable quantum computer. The new system, described in a paper to be published in Nature Physics, flexed its versatility by performing 160 randomly chosen processing routines. Earlier versions of quantum computers have been largely restricted

When Green Paint Isn't So "Green"

2009-11-26T18:04:00.003+07:00

When Green Paint Isn't So "Green". It seems we're literally painting the air -- from the Great Lakes to Antarctica -- with persistent pollutants. Including at least one whose safety has never been studied.Last year, University of Iowa scientists reported the discovery of a novel contaminant in urban air -- a polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, that had never been intentionally manufactured.

Big Bang Atom Smasher Records First Proton Hits

2009-11-26T17:48:00.004+07:00

Big Bang Atom Smasher Records First Proton Hits —The world's largest atom smasher made another leap forward Monday by circulating beams of protons in opposite directions at the same time and causing the first particle collisions in the $10 billion machine after more than a year of repairs, organizers said.The true test of the Large Hadron Collider will come in the first two months of 2010, when

Bioengineers Produce Plastic Without the Use of Fossil Fuels

2009-11-26T17:44:00.003+07:00

Bioengineers Produce Plastic Without the Use of Fossil Fuels. A team of pioneering South Korean scientists have succeeded in producing the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel based chemicals. This groundbreaking research, which may now allow for the production of environmentally conscious plastics, is published in two papers in

New Hydrogen-Storage Method Discovered

2009-11-26T17:36:00.005+07:00

New Hydrogen-Storage Method Discovered - Scientists at the Carnegie Institution have found for the first time that high pressure can be used to make a unique hydrogen-storage material. The discovery paves the way for an entirely new way to approach the hydrogen-storage problem. The researchers found that the normally unreactive, noble gas xenon combines with molecular hydrogen (H2) under pressure

Helpful Bacteria Maintain Skin's Healthy Balance

2009-11-26T17:33:00.002+07:00

Helpful Bacteria Maintain Skin's Healthy Balance. On the skin's surface, bacteria are abundant, diverse and constant, but inflammation is undesirable. Research at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine now shows that the normal bacteria living on the skin surface trigger a pathway that prevents excessive inflammation after injury.

Toxic Playgrounds

2009-11-26T17:28:00.001+07:00

Toxic Playgrounds. No kid should ever play in arsenic. Especially at school. Yet many probably do, according to findings of a study presented today. dblclick('xxlA'); Howard Mielke of Tulane University's Center for Bioenvironmental Research and his colleagues were concerned