In recent decades, tattooed women are becoming more and more common. Studies, such as this survey from Fox News, suggest women have grown rapidly more comfortable with tattoos in recent decades. According to their results, 47% of women under 35 are tattooed, while only 4% of women over 65 have tattoos, showing a rapid growth in the number of women who have adorned their bodies with art in the last few decades....

A group of researchers, looking at the way our memories of personal experiences shift with time, began an investigation in 2001 days after the 9/11 attacks. The psychologists from more than a dozen universities across the US asked 2,100 Americans to detail their experience of the tragic day. Questions included where they were, who they were with and how they reacted to the news. The volunteers were questioned again after a 1-year, 3-year and 10-year interval....

Or maybe you’re not addicted to a new love, but rather you can’t get over an old one. The two of you broke up and you know it was for the best, but you just can’t stop thinking about your ex. Maybe you’re wondering what exactly is going on to make you miss your ex so much. Well, science has an explanation. Love is part of the reward system of the brain....

According to a team of Swedish scientists, children who grow up around dogs will have a 15 percent less chance of developing asthma later in life. This is compared to children who did not have the company of these furry friends. Research Background The team used the national register to study the association between children’s contact with dogs and the children’s future respiratory development. They studied the data of over a million children in Sweden using nine different national registers....

I wanted to go a bit deeper than the usual lifestyle hints about obesity, smoking, and getting exercise. Here are 5 surprising facts which will help you to slow down the aging process. 1. Anxiety and phobias raise their ugly heads Did you know that 8% of Americans (mostly women) suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder or phobia? When it comes to social phobias, they feel very uneasy when they are with company....

Scientists have shown that eating leftovers is healthy, for your body, your wallet, and the environment. American households throw away about $640 each worth of food every year, and consumers don’t really care about the environmental impact of trashed leftovers piling up in landfills, according to a survey by the American Chemistry Council. Healthy Environment, Healthy You Food waste makes up more than 20% of what’s in landfills and is a significant source of methane gas as it rots, according to the Environmental Protection Agency....

For me, I like Feedster – it is a pretty fast service with quick updates on latest entries. Do you use Blog search at all? If yes, why do you use it? Is it for your research, trend watching, or some other reasons? Searching Blogs – [Poynter Online]

How much do Americans spend on soft drinks? While we all know how expensive our coffee habits can be, it is just as important to monitor what we spend on other things, such as soft drinks. The average American household spends about $850 a year for soft drinks. This adds up to an unbelievable $65 billion on soft drinks alone! Now remember that, on average, a can of soda (12 oz) contains about 39 grams of sugar....

If you’ve been looking for a program to send emails not now, but later; then here it is. FutureMail exists purely so you can send yourself emails in the future. Created by Ben Sinclair, this web app could commonly be used to send yourself a reminder in your email. It’s simple and works. You can, likewise, send the message directly to an RSS feed. It’s unfortunate there isn’t a way to integrate this fully with your existing email client....

This article is for those who are in the camp that does not believe the short-term effectiveness of spanking is worth the long-term unintended consequences. That is, that the fact the child will not disobey for the time being is not worth risking the child’s sense of self-respect and respect for others, damaging the child’s trust, heightening anxiety levels, teaching the child that it is okay to hit when angry, etc....

Everyone comes to a point in their life when they face a decision that involves risk. Perhaps it’s having a baby; starting or ending a relationship; or perhaps changing careers, changing cities or changing their entire life. What if it’s you? Do you twist or stick? You look at all the money you could lose; the humiliation you could face; the pain of having to start all over again with another person, or another job, or perhaps another country....

Talking at people, not to them Not behaving in a respectful manner Complaining all the time Being difficult when people are making arrangements Treating friends like servants Acting like you think you’re better than them Being stingy Seven simple ways to ruin your friendships – [Paul’s tips]

For today’s single’s, finding true love seems a lot further from reach and with all the dating apps available like Tinder and Bumble, it makes meeting people on a more casual basis much easier and accepted. So what does this mean for the love life of a modern 21st century working millennial? The answer for many is serial dating; the ease of choosing many people with a simple swipe means you can go on multiple dates with multiple people if you choose to....

Although having a baby is a blessing, it is also a learning experience. Most couples who are having their first child seek advice from family, friends, books and articles online. Every day is a new experience or adventure in the newborn world. One obstacle would be baby teething. There are many signs of when a first tooth is coming in. This usually happens when they are between six and seven months....

Loveless marriages are more common than you think, and there are a variety of solutions to ease the dilemma you may find yourself in. In this article, I will share insights on 3 critical signs of an unhappy marriage, what happens in a marriage without intimacy and whether you should stay in a marriage without love. Sign #1 You Question Whether Your Partner Still Loves You Love is a very strong emotion....

How many times have you been bored rigid by conference speakers?How can you make sure that your presentations engage and interest your audience? How can you really get your message across?Here are some great ways to liven up your pitch and avoid boring your audience to tears: 1. Throw away PowerPoint. PowerPoint presentations are the norm but are they the best way to communicate your message?The trouble with them is that they lock you into a straitjacket – you have to follow what is written on the screen....

Over-the-Ear Headphones Never, ever underestimate the value of an amazing pair of headphones. When you’re on the plane, it’s loud. Not just from the engines but also from the occasional annoying passenger that you just want to drown out. A great pair of over-the-ear headphones will block out all most of the noise coming from the passengers around you (although the engine may be too loud to drown out). At the very least, you’ll be able to put your headphones on and close your eyes and relax a bit....

1. Start With A Bang! No Weak Beginnings Allowed. Don’t start the presentation with a weak beginning. Don’t say things like “thank you for that introduction” or “it’s nice to be here..” Instead, give the audience something powerful that will get their attention immediately. Make sure you wow your audience in the first 30 seconds. When giving a 5-10 minute speech, 30 seconds is a very long time! Introduce your topic in a unique way and make sure to know who your audience is, what will impress and intrigue them....