Fast Food Grads

Now you can get some credits to go with those fries, at least in Britian, where they are now offering complete on-the-job training programs at McDonalds. Some worry these skills may be a little too narrow and they're already being called "McQualifications." Read more about it here.

Chocolate Festival

If you love chocolate, head to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for the International Chocolate Festival Saturday and Sunday. It'll be yummy!

Are men smarter?

No. Research finds men are not smarter than women. They just think they are! Read all about it and then print it out for your man.

Cell phones hurt sleep

New research finds cell phones before bedtime make for more restless nights. And it has nothing to do with what you're talking about. Details here.

Stress can kill

New study finds work-related stress can kill. Researchers found on-the-job stress raises the risk of heart disease. So find a way to get rid of your stress now! Keep it LITE!

Extroverted? Extra pounds!

New study finds social people are most at risk for being overweight, whereas introverts and worriers tend to weigh less. Makes sense. Where and when do we socialize the most? Where-ever and whenever we eat!

Money can make you sick

New study finds some flu viruses can live up to 17 days on paper currency. We wash our hands after the bathroom, now we should add washing our hands after touching money. Money may make the world go around, but it also can make the world sick.

Personality set by preschool

Research finds that in most cases the personalities displayed in early life as young as preschool will stay with us into adulthood. You can read more about it here. Funny, I remember I was quite the "chatty cathy" in kindergarten and first grade. And look where I am today, talking for a living, sort of.

Buying happiness

Apparently you can buy happiness. Study found that the pricier an item was, the happier the purchaser. You can read all about it here.

Reasons to job hunt

January one of the busiest months of the year for job searchers. If you're contemplating a change, take a look at the reasons why experts say you should look for a new job. Right now, employers are having difficulty finding qualified applicants and are developing better benefits.

Too much perfume?

Wearing too much perfume could be a sign of depression. New study finds women who are depressed are also losing their sense of smell and overcompensating by using more perfume.

Want to live longer?

British Researchers say they have found that with four easy steps, most of us can add 14 years to our lives. Their study found those who don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol moderately lived longer. The question is.. do you want to live an extra 14 years if you have to do all four steps?

Hungry for new music?

Whirlpool introducing a refrigerator that has an ipod with docking station and more, giving new meaning to being hungry for new music. And I was excited when refrigerators first came out with ice and water dispensers on the front door!

Move over Tupperware parties

Forget Tupperware parties, the new craze these days are taser parties. Women who want to feel safe and want to know about personal protection are either hosting taser parties or going to them. Read more about it here. They even come in pink!

Dieting is out

New poll out finds dieting is out and healthy is in. And most of us feel being overweight is no longer equated with being unattractive. Read more about it here.

Home improvement help

Lots of people have big plans for the New Year, many of which are fixing up the house. Most popular remodel kitchen and bath. If you're looking for tips on how to do it yourself, great place here.

Cells bad for commute

So you like your cell phone, but research finds if you use it while you drive, you are slowing up your commute. Read about it here.

Got a headache?

Could be that energy saving light bulb giving you a migraine. Health experts in Britian say energy saving flourescent bulbs may trigger migraines in people prone to them. Also reports of dizziness, loss of focus and more.Read more about it here.

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.