Recycle your Christmas trees

You can drop off your Christmas tree at 14 different Broward County Parks now through January 20th and they'll be chipped into mulch. It's the Chip-A-Tree Program.

Toys needed

The U-S Marine Corps' Toys for Tots toy drive is in desperate need of toys. You can help. Details here.

Not so healthy foods

You think you're eating healthy, when you choose olive oil over butter, and tuna fish over steak or granola cereal over other kinds of cereal, but experts say these food choices are not so healthy afterall. Find out why here. I was really surprised about protein bars!

'Tis the season to be jolly

Optimisim is good over the holidays, as long as it's peppered with planning for disappointments. Read what the experts say.

Holiday weight gain worries

Worried about gaining weight over the holidays? You're not alone. Study finds although many of us fear gaining weight, many of us don't gain that much. Read more about it here.

Walking motivation

You want to exercise more? Study finds a little motivation goes along way, even if its from a computer. Read more about it here. Less painful than a cattle prod!

Open casting this weekend

If you like to travel, you might want to head to the open casting call for CBS's The Amazing Race this weekend in Ft. Lauderdale.
Or if you're seeking fame, head to the open casting call for solo artists and bands for the FameCast online competition this weekend in North Miami.

Work making you sick?

Study finds this time of year, it's our co-workers who are making us sick. 80 percent of those surveyed came to the office sick and spread their germs. Find out how you can beat the odds of catching the flu.

Online shopping safety tips

Before you do all your holiday shopping online, stop here to get safety tips.

Fit versus Fat

New study finds it's not as important how fat you are but how fit you are in terms of living longer. Read more about it here.

Video games to avoid

The National Institute on Media and the Family out with its 12th annual video-game report card, listing ten games that parents should strike off their gift list for kids under 17. Read about it here.

Holidays not good for hearts

Holidays see a rise in heart attacks. Experts say stress, rich meals and more alcohol combine to up our risk. Read more about it here and think about how you can be nicer to your heart.

Miami almost walkable

New report out finds where the best place to walk is.. and it's not Miami. Although Miami did rank in the top ten of "most walkable places per capita" according to Brookings Insitution. Washington DC placed first. You can read all about it here.
By the way, Tampa was at the bottom.

It's Hand Washing Week

Simple hand washing can help prevent the spread of many infectious diseases. So please don't forget. It's National Hand Washing Awareness Week.

Men chattier than women?

Research finds men are more chatty when it comes to making decisions, and women more chatty when it comes to talking about ourselves and families. But when counting word for word each day, men are women are about even. Read more about it here.

Sunday kids' holiday concert

Take your kids to "Sunday Afternoons of Music For Children" this Sunday at the University of Miami Gusman Concert Hall and they'll enjoy a Holiday Concert as well as Peter the Mime, and the instrument petting zoo, as well as apple juice, balloons and cookies. Details here.

Stand up to lose weight

Standing up may be just as important as exercise in helping us all lose weight. Read more about the research.

Shift work bad for your health?

Shift work soon may be classified as a probable carcinogen. Studies have linked working the night shift with increased cancer rates. Read more about it here before considering changing your night job!

Personalize your stamps

For the holidays, you can personalize your stamps with your own photo. Details here.

Take your pets to see Santa

Don't forget Fido and Fluffy this year. You can take them to see Santa and get a photo of it too. Broward County Parks hosting the fun at West lake Park in Hollywood. Details here.

Holiday tree tips

If you're about to get a Christmas tree, you might want to take a look at all the different trees that are available in South Florida and some tips on caring for your tree once you bring it home.

Drink up to your health!

Latest research finds drinking in moderation is good for so many things, your heart, your pancreas, your joints and more. Read all about it here.

Pedometer wearers walk more

You need to exercise more? Get a pedometer! Study finds those people who wore pedometers to log their steps actually walked more. Read more about it here.

Cooking help

If you have a hard time measuring food for recipes, here's a conversion guide for you.

Ready to travel?

39 million of us will be traveling over the Thanksgiving Holiday. If that's you, you might want to check out some tips on making that trip easier.

Happy Cyber-Monday

Monday, November 26th, is called Cyber-Monday by on-line retailers, many of whom are offering special deals to help promote on-line holiday shopping.

Diet pills not magic pills

Study finds many who use diet pills may lose some weight, but in most cases, they still remain obese. Researchers point out any weight loss is better than no weight loss. Read more about it here.
In the end, what we've all heard is true, there is no magic pill.

Time for the Broward Fair

Lots of fun for you and the kids with more than 100 rides and games, even a shark tank, and of course funnel cake at the Broward County Fair.

Wide hips are a good thing

Researchers have discovered that women with wide hips have smarter kids and are smarter themselves. It has to do with the type of fats stored in the hips that are good for brain power. So all this time I've been cursing my wide gerth, when I should have been proud.

National College Fair Thursday

Students and parents alike are invited to attend the Broward County National College Fair at the Broward County Convention Center Thursday. You can get information on scholarships, financial aid and more.

Top TV icons

It's a list sure to get us talking. Who do you think is the greatest TV icon of all time? According to TV Land and Entertainment Weekly, Johnny Carson is number one. Take a look at the list of 50. I'm surprised Oprah isn't number one. I am glad Carol Burnett and Mary Tyler Moore made the list. They were my favorites growing up.

It's okay to be heavy

New study finds being 25 pounds overweight can actually be good for you and help you survive some illnesses. Read all about it here.

Oprah tackles another medium

Check out Oprah on YouTube.

Get a grip on your handshake

The way you shake someone's hand at work can make or break your chances at getting ahead. Find out more about the type of handshakes you should avoid.

Another reason kids need sleep

More sleep may lower your kids risk of becoming obese. The latest research finds for every additional hour your third grader spends sleeping reduces his or her chances of of being overweight by 40 percent. Read more about it here

5 million frozen pizzas recalled

E. coli fears prompt the recall of five million frozen pizzas made by General Mills.

Beer after exercise is good

Hard to believe but true, new study finds beer after a workout may be better than water. Read about it here.

Obesity and cancer linked

New study finds a link between obesity and cancer and predicts that obesity may surpass smoking as a cancer risk. Read about it here.

Flu shots in Broward

Broward County Health Department offering flu vaccinations without appointments. Dates and locations here.

Is your job making you sick?

Your job could be making you sick, more than likely, it's the stress at work. Read more about it here.

Poll: We believe in ghosts

A poll finds a third of us believe in ghosts and UFO's and more. Details here.

Unloseable coat for kids

Parents are always telling kids not to lose their coats. Now a new coat on the market that can tell parents where their kids are.

Stressed out?

One third of Americans live with extreme stress and it's money and work to blame. Get the details on the latest study.

Want rock hard abs?

Research finds standing on a vibrating platform can affect fat cells, especially in the abdomen. Read about it here.

Don't be ghoulish with Halloween spending

Don't get caught up in Halloween hype and overspend. Get tips to save right here.

Free Computer Security Seminar

Learn how to better safeguard your computer network with a free two day seminar. It's being held Monday and Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.

New doggie park opens

Take your furry friend to the newest dog park in Miami-Dade for a day of fun. Grand opening is Sunday.

Swearing at work is good?

New study finds swearing at work can ease stress and boost team spirit.

Computers top holiday gift list

New survey finds Americans want computers more than they want peace and happiness.

Soon we may really love our robots

A researcher predicts humans not only will love their robots, but marry them by the year 2050.

Pushing kids to diet may backfire

New study finds pushing kids to diet and teasing them about their weight is more likely to lead to weight gain.

Winnie-the-Pooh toys recalled

More than 90,000 children's products, most imported by J.C. Penney Co. Inc. for containing dangerous levels of lead. Details here.

Dragon Boat Racing this weekend

It's the 5th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival Saturday and Sunday at Haulover Beach.

Cold medicines recalled

Makers of cough and cold medicines for infants are voluntarily withdrawing their products because of the risks to children under two. Read more about it here.

Pot Pies linked to salmonella outbreak

Conagra Foods Inc. is not recalling its "Banquet" chicken and turkey pot pies but it is warning consumers not to eat them. Health Officials say the pies may be linked to 139 cases of salmonella in 30 states. You can read more about it here.

Miami student named in Cosmo Magazine

Cosmopolitan Magazine has named its 50 hottest bachelors. And Miami has its very own hunk in the running to be named THE bachelor of the year. See him here.

Adopt a Dog Month

This is the month to think about adding a little furry unconditional love to your family.

You love it, hate it, but can't live without it

Your computer, much like your spouse, can be a source of great joy and great frustration. Survey finds many of us have an unhealthy relationship with our PC's.

Sardines and pregnancy go together

Women who want to become pregnant should eat fatty fish, like sardines and tuna, each week. That's what the experts say.

Keep your kids safe online

Miss America, Lauren Nelson, wants to keep kids safe from online predators, so she is introducing her Kid-Safe Browser.

Your mate sleeps better than you do

Study finds guys sleep better when they're sleeping next to their mate, while gals sleep worse.

New list of hot toys

The anual hot holiday toy list from trade magazine Toy Wishes is out and it's all about technology.

Quit counting calories

Experts say if you want to lose weight, stop counting calories and instead watch your portions. Keeping tabs on numbers can actually derail your diet. Fill up on these tips instead.

Love popcorn?

If you love popcorn, check out new recipes during National Popcorn Poppin' Month.

Saturday is a day of play

Nickelodeon is going dark for three hours tomorrow, in hopes kids will get outside and take part in the cable channel's fourth annual "Worldwide Day of Play." When it goes back on the air, it will feature stories of kids who are more active now.

Another massive toy recall

600 thousand toys being recalled yet again due to lead paint from China. Here's the list of all the recent recalls.

Why are kids overweight?

Researchers say we just need to take a look around at our kids' surroundings for the answer.

Money Central for kids

Your kids can learn all about what makes the world go around -- money! There are games and more for kids, ages 5-13.

If you see it, you will eat it.

Experts say if it's convenient and easily accessible, you're gonna eat it. So the advice is keep unhealthy snacks out of sight and healthy snacks in sight.

Do not call me!

Don't let telemarkers ruin your dinner hour. Sign up for the "Do Not Call" list registry. If you signed up already, you need to do it again. The list which began five years ago is about to expire.

Help for your small business

If you need a little help growing your small business, head to the Minority 2007 Small Business Summit is Friday, September 21st.

New DOT study about I-75

If you drive I-75 each day, you can find out about a new study of how it can better handle present and future traffic flow.

Crocs on escalators can be dangerous

There are reports of kids getting their soft soled shoes, known as Crocs, stuck in escalators.

Got allergies? Get dirty.

Research finds we're too clean and our bodies need to get exposed to dirt and germs to be able to fend off infections. Immune system instead of fighting off infections has how shifted to developing allergies.

Eating out? Better re-count your calories.

When people think they're eating healthier, they end up consuming more calories.

Sweat your way to a bigger brain

Exercising has many benefits, from helping you burn calories and lose weight,to helping you get in shape, and giving you energy and now comes word it also can help you grow many new brain cells.

Is chocolate addictive?

We may love chocolate and call ourselves "Chocoholics," but research says chocolate is not addictive.

Could gas prices affect your waistline?

Study finds higher gasoline prices may slim more than just your wallet, but also your waistline.

It pays to lose weight

A new study has found the more financial incentives we have, the more we lose weight. Many companies are experimenting with rewarding people for weight loss, and this new study finds rewards really work. In fact, the more money people were paid, the more weight they lost. All this time, we've been paying weight loss companies to help us lose weight, now we just have to convince those companies to instead pay us!

Tips for Better Grades

Want your kids to get better grades? Get tips on how to make their room more positive for academic success.

Artificial food coloring danger for kids

Study is linking artificial food coloring and preservatives to hyperactivity in children.

Smoking bad for pets too

New research finds secondhand smoke may cause cancer in cats, dogs and birds.

Another massive toy recall

Mattel again recalling toys made in China with lead paint. 800-thousand toys sold in the last year, some involving Barbie accessories. See the exact product list here.

World's most powerful women

You want to know who the most powerful woman is in the world? According to Forbes list of 100, it's the Chancellor of Germany for her cool leadership. Also making the list Hillary Rodham Clinton and Laura Bush.

Tale wagging news for your pup

Bark Beach officially is open along North Hollywood Beach. Now you can enjoy the beach with your best friend. But be sure to follow the rules, this is a trial period for Fido.

Adoption an option for you?

Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Angelina Jolie, Meg Ryan, all have done it. And if you have room in your home and heart, you can do it too. Find out more about adoptions.

Some easy grilling recipes

Ready to fire up the grill this Labor Day? Check out some scrumptious recipes.

Do you have a "frenemy"?

The friend-enemy relationships occur more often in women who have love-hate relationships with each other.

Nation is getting fatter

Obesity rates are going up nationwide. Mississippi ranked number one for having the most obese adults. Research finds bad eating habits and lack of exercise to blame.

Can you sip your way to skinny?

Water may be good for you, but chugging a lot of water alone will not help you lose weight, according to a study. Eating water based foods will.

Cavemen faces still hot

Men with "Caveman" faces are the most attractive to women, according to a study. Study cites Brad Pitt and Will Smith as examples of "Caveman" like faces.

Can a cat's memory help you?

Researchers have found that determining how a cat remembers can help us learn how we remember things, like where we parked the car.

Top Party Schools

Just what you really didn't want to know after paying all that tuition, the list of top party colleges is out.

Thomas Jefferson Coin

The new Thomas Jefferson dollar coin debuts today to not only help us learn about our presidents, but also to help cut down on paper jams in vending machines.

Feeling Jittery?

If you're feeling a little jittery, could be what you drink. Doctors say we are overdosing on caffeine.

Do you have E-mail Stress?

If you're stressed at work, it might be your email habits.

Venting can be a good and bad thing

Venting to friends about problems may be natural, but it could make things worse.

Kids cookbook

Your kids can learn how to cook with the Sesame Street gang.

Watch the world pass you by!

You can watch the numbers change around the world.

A tale of real puppy love

A tail-wagging happy ending for kittens who lost their mommy. They're now nursing on a very nurturing dog.

You can overcome being shy

If you're shy, there are tips to help you overcome it.

Do diet foods sabotage your diet?

New study finds our bodies crave more after eating diet foods.

Stubborn kids can be good?

Stubborn kids can drive you crazy, but there are bright sides to their stubbornness.

How clean is your favorite beach?

Check out this site to find out if the beach you go to is clean of bacteria.

Brain boosting baby videos may not work

The baby videos claim to help boost your babies brian, but a new report finds babies watching the videos knew less words than babies who had parents read to them.

Tot's taste buds tricked

Study of preschoolers finds if food is in a McDonald's wrapper, it tastes better.

Do you text and drive?

New survey finds many of us text and drive, even though we know we shouldn't.

Happy Ending for "Castaway"

The deaf dolphin found stranded last year off Vero Beach finds a home in Key Largo.

Tink is in the Pink

Tinker Bell fans are flocking here for fun.

Love to Eat? Chow down this month!

If you love to dine out, now is the time to sample some of the best cuisine Miami has to offer during Miami Spice 2007.

Friends at work you should make

Four co-workers you should befriend, if you want to survive the 9-5.

Number of Abandoned Pets Rising

Miami Dade's Animal Services seeing a jump in abandoned pets this summer.

Laser Printers May Pose a Health Risk

Laser Office Printers can emit dangerous chemicals.

Goof off Much?

A new survey finds the average worker spends nearly two hours of a typical eight-hour workday goofing off. And much of those two hours are spent on the internet. Why aren't we working? Survey says most employees say they don't have enough work.

The Umbrella You'll Never Forget

This umbrella not only keeps you dry, but also lets you know when it's going to rain.

Pet Sharing

Don't have time for a pet? Now you can share one!

Mommy Guilt? Get in line!

If you're a mom, you have guilt. It's natural.

Small Business Expo

The Minority 2007 Small Business Expo is Tuesday.

Kids Immunizations

Time to get your kids immunizations up to date before school starts. Broward County Health Department's Outreach offering shots Saturday and Monday.

Watch out for mosquitos

With the rainy season here, standing water everywhere, mosquitos are born. Some tips on how to avoid the pesky critters.