Shauna Wright
Nurture Your Baby Now for Better Relationships Later — Health Check
Want to make sure your new baby will have healthy relationships later in life? Nurture the bond you have with him or her now.
A new study with 75 kids over a 20-year period found those with secure emotional attachments to their mothers were later better at resolving and recovering from relationship conflicts and enjoyed more stable, satisfying ties with romantic partners in early adulthood.
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Celebrity Birthdays for December 22 – Ralph Fiennes, Jordin Sparks and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ralph Fiennes
Age: 49
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Lord Voldemort in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series, giving Oscar-nominated performances in ‘The English Patient’ and ‘Schindler’s List,’ and a 2007 incident in which he joined the Mile High Club with a Qantas flight attendant
Facebook Friends Dumping You? It’s Probably Something You Said [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you recently lost a slew of Facebook friends, it probably wasn’t a glitch. Go back and look at your timeline because the chances are good it’s your own fault.
That’s what a new study from Nielsen seems to indicate anyway. The group surveyed about 2,000 adults to learn why Facebook users add and remove friends, and the results may surprise you.
Obesity Isn’t Just Bad for Your Body, It’s Bad for Your Wallet, Too — Health Check
The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 21 – Samuel L. Jackson, Kiefer Sutherland and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Samuel L. Jackson
Age: 63
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Appearing in more than 100 movies, most notably ‘Pulp Fiction,’ the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, and ‘Snakes on a Plane,’ being an avid golfer, and his hilariously and famously foul mouth
Walking May Make You Thinner, But Will It Also Make You Stronger? — Health Check
In recent years, health advocacy groups have recommended walking a minimum of 10,000 steps a day to stay fit.
And although all that pavement-pounding does help keep your weight down, researchers have found it doesn’t make people stronger or improve their balance and agility.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 20 – David Cook, Jonah Hill and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
David Cook
Age: 29
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Winning the seventh season of ‘American Idol,’ his platinum-selling debut album, hit songs like ‘The Time of My Life’ and ‘Light On,’ and helping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research after his brother tragically died of a brain tumor
Forget Calorie Counting, It’s Now All About Counting Gym Time — Health Check
When it comes to food, would you rather know how many calories you’re ingesting or how much treadmill time it’ll take to burn off the calories?
Think carefully because some now believe displaying the amount of jogging time needed to burn off the calories from a sugary drink — instead of just showing a calorie count — may be more effective in dissuading you from drinking those beverages.
Worst Malfunction Ever Cheats Man Out of $57 Million Jackpot
Most slot machines these days are run on computer chips, which means that just like your trusty laptop, they’re bound to fail on occasion.
That’s what happened to Behar Merlaku, who thought he’d won a $57 million jackpot, only to learn a software error voided his big score.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Dies at Age 69 [VIDEO]
Kim Jong Il, the eccentric leader of North Korea since 1994, has died at the age of 69.
North Korea’s state-run KCNA news agency reported that after “great mental and physical strain,” he passed away of a heart attack at 8:30 a.m. Saturday while on a train during a “field guidance tour.”
Celebrity Birthdays for December 19 – Alyssa Milano, Jake Gyllenhaal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alyssa Milano
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her childhood role as Samantha Micelli in the sitcom ‘Who’s the Boss?,’ an eight-year stint as Phoebe Halliwell on the series ‘Charmed,’ being a series regular on the original ‘Melrose Place,’ and writing a regular baseball blog on Major League Baseball’s website
Celebrity Birthdays for December 18 – Brad Pitt, Christina Aguilera and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Brad Pitt
Age: 48
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films like ‘Thelma & Louise,’ ‘Legends of the Fall,’ ‘Fight Club,’ and ‘Moneyball,’ reportedly leaving his former wife Jennifer Aniston for his ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ co-star Angelina Jolie, with whom he now has six children, and being handsome enough to make even the occasion