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Study Finds Americans Have Way Too Much Stuff

Shauna Wright — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:00:11 +0000

Fans of HGTV’s popular show ‘House Hunters’ know that one of the most common things people look for when purchasing a new home is more storage space — bigger closets, bigger garages, bigger basements.

And according to a recent study, it’s no wonder: we’re drowning in our own clutter.

Montanans Make the List for Drunkest Cities…Twice

Jami Bond — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:14:24 +0000

Montana still has a drinking problem! This time we made the list not once, but twice in the latest survey of America’s Drunkest Cities. Luckily, Billings isn’t one of them! The numbers come from a CDC survey of more than 350,000 adults across the country. MainStreet.com broke the numbers down for 180 cities across the [...]

Doctors Should Offer All Smokers Help with Quitting, Study Says

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:17 +0000

Although doctors typically gauge a smoker’s willingness to quit before offering help in doing so, new research indicates that help should be offered to all smokers. After reviewing 13 past clinical trials, UK researchers found that some smokers at least tried to quit after getting simple advice from a doctor, but actual assistance in quitting [...]

Study: Nicotine Can Help with Memory Loss

Daryl Nelson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:57 +0000

Using a nicotine patch may help improve mild memory loss in older adults, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

Previous studies have shown smokers could improve cognitive function by quitting smoking and other studies have found attention and memory improvement in people with Alzheimer’s disease. In this study, researchers at the American Academy of Neurology looked at nicotine in people with mild cognitive impairment – the stage between normal aging and dementia when people have mild memory or thinking problems but no significant disability.

Could the Dangers of Driving and Using a Cell Phone Be a Bunch of Baloney? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:27 +0000

In recent years, study after study has raised the alarm about the dangers of talking on the phone while driving, with some saying you could be four times as likely to have a crash if you’re using a phone behind the wheel.

But new research indicates it may have been much ado about nothing.

New Study Shows How 'Jersey Shore' Is Actually Harming Society

Kathy Landin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:02 +0000

Many haters of ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘Teen Mom 2,’ ’16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Real World’ have always somewhat jokingly said these shows are harming society. Turns out they might be right, at least when young ladies are concerned. A study released on Wednesday by The Parents Television Council (PTC) shows that females in these shows engage in 88 percent of the sexual dialogue and insult each other more than the men.

Magazine Ranks Billing Among Most Unlucky Places

Jami Bond — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:28:00 +0000

Billings doesn’t fare too well when it comes to being lucky, according to a Men’s Health study determining which towns in America are the luckiest and the unluckiest to live in. The men’s magazine looked at a number of factors, including the most winners of Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries, Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes, the most [...]

Americans Have Fewer Close Friends Compared to 25 Years Ago

Shauna Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:00:58 +0000

While social media sites may have increased Americans’ overall number of acquaintances, new research slated for publication in a journal called ‘Social Networks’ shows the number of people we claim as close friends is now lower than it was 25 years ago.

Study Finds Doctors Rate Pain Symptoms Lower in Patients They Dislike

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:00:37 +0000

A new study from the University of Ghent in Belgium, which studied the relationship between health professionals and patients with chronic pain, suggests that clinicians who don’t like their patients tend to discount the level of pain they suffer from.

Study Says Generation Xers Are Actually Happy

Kathy Landin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:00:32 +0000

The members of Generation X are no longer the melancholy slackers they once thought to be, but are actually a well-balanced and happy group, according to a new report. The Generation X Report is the first in a quarterly series from the University of Michigan’s Longitudinal Study of American Youth. The research includes interviews, questionnaires [...]

Study Shows TV Can Hinder the Development of Children Under 2

Kathy Landin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:00:44 +0000

Pediatricians and development experts have strongly urged parents, once again, to limit the amount of television their young children watch.

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a recommendation to all parents of children under 2 years old Tuesday. It stressed that any time spent in front of a video screen provides no educational benefits for children under age 2 and can even delay development by leaving less time for important interaction and play.

New Study Shows Why Men Think Blondes Have More Fun

Shauna Wright — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:45:13 +0000

A new study proves what many already suspected — if a blonde, a redhead and a brunette walk into a bar, the blonde will indeed get more male attention. But not for the reasons you might think.

Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:30:32 +0000

A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.

“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”

Good Looking People Are More Selfish — Study

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:00:10 +0000

Attractive people are less likely to cooperate with others, and more likely to focus on their own interest, according to a new study

Spanish researchers had volunteers participate in “Prisoner’s Dilemma“-type games and found that those with the most symmetrical facial features generally took the selfish option, whereas less symmetrically-faced folks tended to cooperate for the greater good.