Did someone say pasta? A new study out of Hebrew University reveals that diet loaded with carbohydrates in the evening reduced daytime hunger and helped people lose 20 percent more weight than going on a traditional low-calorie diet.
Full story from NBC here.
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Interesting study from The Los Angeles Times which breaks down a TV star’s salary by what the network is paying per-viewer for the person’s services. Turns out, according to the study, E! is getting ripped off.
Of course, more definitive results could be obtained if revenue figures from each person’s show were also factored in – so you could compare what they cost per-viewer compared to how many dollars they bring in.
According to a new study out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, losing weight may be as easy as 1-2-3. The study outlines three simple tips for dieting successfully.
– Keep a food diary.
– Eat on a regular schedule.
– Don’t “eat out” as much.
Not sure about you, but I was gone after the food journal.
Fascinating stuff… have you ever heard of an earworm? Recently two seperate studies were done on the phenomena in music psychology that causes our brain to involuntarily throw songs with no meaning to us on an infinite loop.
I know, this is crazy… but here’s my number… sorry, couldn’t help it.
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A new Gallup-Healthways poll has revealed the most and least obese metro areas in the country, based on the percentage of residents considered obese. The results were interesting but not too surprising. John Rickards, a registered dietitian based in Philadelphia, said that factors for the results could certainly include average income, climate, and the amount of activity one could participate in. Colorado, known for skiing, jogging, and other outdoor exercises, ranks in as the skinniest state.
Top 10 most obese metro areas (with percent of residents considered obese):
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas: 38.8 percent
Binghamton, N.Y.: 37.6
Huntington-Ashland, W. Va., Ky., Ohio: 36.0
Rockford, Ill.: 35.5
Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas: 33.8
Charleston, W. Va.: 33.8
Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla.: 33.5
Topeka, Kans.: 33.3
Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, Wash.: 33.2
Reading, Penn.: 32.7
10 least obese metro areas:
Boulder, Colo.: 12.1 percent
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Conn.: 14.5
Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo.: 14.6
Barnstable Town, Mass.: 15.9
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, Calif.: 16.4
Naples-Marco Island, Fla.: 16.5
Trenton-Ewing, N.J.: 16.8
Provo-Orem, Utah: 17.1
Colorado Springs, Colo.: 17.4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, Calif.: 17.5
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Polaris Marketing Research recently conducted a study and found that the biggest cause of stress in women is life. For men, worked stressed them out the most.
Brett Cotter is the founder of StressIsGone.com and broke down the symptoms and the sure way to relief stress on “The Ralphie Radio Show.
Brett’s Tips:
– Be aware of your heart rate.
– Slow your breathing.
– Silently tell yourself that you’re okay (once per breath).
Cotter cautions that the entire technique can take about three minutes to work.
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According to a new study, sleep deprivation, specifically in children, can contribute to attention disorders.
As if I need to feel more guilty about the all-nighters I pull.
Dr. Robert Melillo is an ADHD expert and a world- renowned neurologist, professor, and researcher in childhood neurological disorders. He chatted about the study’s results on “The Ralphie Radio Show.”
First tumors due to the radiation… now our treasured cell phones are making us deaf? Well… kinda. This article explains more of the recent study posted online.
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The Daily Affair’s Stacey Nelkin weighed in with her thoughts on this new study, which reveals that in two-thirds of heterosexual relationships, the men say “I love you” first.
Check out Stacey’s website here.
You’d think an increase in children aged 10-12 years old using social media sites like Facebook would be a news flash to their parents – but the exact opposite is true. Turns out, the parents are allowing, and even assisting, their kids in cheating Facebook’s age restrictions (Facebook requires users to be at least 13 years old).
The full read is here.