Did you know that we devote 30–40% of what we say in our lifetime to informing others of our own private experiences or personal relationships? That’s a lot of time spent talking about yourself! And that number may be on the rise with social media’s influence; According to a new Harvard study, 80% of posts to social media sites like Twitter and Facebook consist of mainly announcements about people’s immediate experiences – no matter how intriguing they are.

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Think you don’t have what it takes to run a marathon? Well, Claire Lomas may have to argue with you on that one. In 2007, a horse riding accident paralyzed Clair from the chest down. After five years of sitting in a wheelchair, unable to walk or even stand on her own, Clair received a bionic suit that miraculously enabled her to get back on her two feet.

Fast forward a few months later, and Clair is setting out to…Read full post

The President of the United States has officially announced his support of same-sex marriage, just hours after North Carolina adopted a constitutional amendment banning it. His affirmation does not change any laws; in fact, he still believes it should be left in the hands of the states.

Here’s some of what President Obama said in his interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts:

“I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked…Read full post

Does a 6-year-old understand what the line “I’m sexy and I know it” really means? That’s the big debate today after a first-grade student was suspended for sexual harassment after singing the lyrics to the LMFAO song to a female classmate.

His mother, Stephanie Meadows, doesn’t think her son D’Avonte’s actions warranted a suspension from his elementary school in Aurora, Colorado. “I could understand if he was fondling her, looking up her skirt, trying to look in her shirt….Read full post

Did you know that 1.4 billion people are living in extreme poverty? That’s over four times the population of the United States – living in extreme poverty and surviving on just $1.50 a day.

Live Below the Line, an innovative awareness and fundraising campaign to help fight against extreme poverty, wants to know if you can live off of just $1.50 a day.

It’s challenging individuals and communities to see how much change you can make out of $1.50. By living off just $1.50…Read full post

Are new laws that ban texting while driving effective? Moreover, do they make the roads any safer? New research led by high school students shows that texting while driving is unsafe regardless of where the phone is positioned, if not more unsafe when hidden.

The study was part of a project called Generation tXt, developed and conducted by Oklahoma students and advised by faculty from the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine. Thirty students ages 15-19 participated…Read full post

If you’re a pet owner, you probably don’t need anyone to tell you the benefits of owning a pet far outweigh the costs; in fact, your beloved dog or cat is probably more like a part of the family! But did you know there are also significant health benefits, both physical and emotional, associated with being a pet owner? Here are a few of the many ways in which having a pet can actually make you healthier!

Protects Against Allergies:…Read full post

Rachel Zoe, Hollywood stylist and star of The Rachel Zoe Project, says she always knew she wanted to be a mom; she just wasn’t sure how she would make it work with her very public, very busy career. But she knew she wanted it, and that’s what made it work. She says as women get older, especially around age 30, they have to know deep down if they want kids and if they’d regret not having children.

She talks…Read full post

Having trouble quitting the bad habit? A new study shows exercise can help smokers quit and stay smoke-free!

The study presented at the World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai evaluated more than 434,000 people in Taiwan over 12 years, and found that smokers who were considered active (ones who got 30 minutes of physical activity per day) were 55 percent more likely to quit smoking than inactive smokers. After quitting, members of the “active” group were 43…Read full post

The work environment can clearly contribute to weight gain, especially if you have a sedentary job, but did you know that your wage can be affected by your weight? That’s right, carry an extra 40 pounds and make 20 percent less than slimmer colleagues, says an NYU study.

And it’s worse for women. In 2004, obese women made $8,666 less than their thinner colleagues, according to the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. Obese men made $4,772 less than males…Read full post