March is maddening

It's called "March Madness," when the NCAA holds its men's college basketball championship tournament. I call it maddening because I don't get to watch my soaps and I don't really care about college basketball. But apparently some people do. There are estimates that 37.3 million workers participate in office pools and 1.7 billion dollars will be lost in productivity. Read more about it here.

Spring Break Camp

School age kids can have fun all next week at Miami Dade Parks Spring Break Camps. Ages 4-14 are welcome to enjoy field trips, sports activities, arts and crafts and games. Early drop off and late pick up are available for working parents. Get more information here.

Stressed parents = sick kids

New study finds parents who are stressed out are making their kids sick. Kids are more prone to sickness and weakened immune systems if their parents are anxious or depressed. Read more about it here.

Look out for "drunkorexia"

A new alarming eating disorder has been discovered. It's called "drunkorexia." Experts say it happens when women skip meals in order to spend their daily calorie intake on alcohol instead. You can read more about it here.

Casting call for teens

If you and your teenager are world's apart when it comes to dating, love and relationships, MTV is looking for you. They're casting a new show and are looking for teenagers and their parents in South Florida. Get details here.

Want great hair?

Get tips on getting great hair from the stylists of Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie and Jessica Simpson, all rated tops for their hair, according to InStyle Magazine. Read more about it here.

Lots of biking fun!

It's Bicycle Month and Broward Parks are hosting all kinds of fun activities, from bicycle rodeos and scavenger hunts to a nature bike hike. Details here. Don't forget your helmet!

Wanna be in pictures?

Open casting call for extras to be in the upcoming movie "Marley and Me," starring Jennifer Anniston and Owen Wilson. You can be paid up to 100 bucks a day with lunch included. Details here.

Neat freak or clutter bug?

Being a neat freak or a clutter bug both have their advantages, but when is it time to call out for help? Experts say when your neatness starts to take over your life, you might want to seek professional help. Read more about it here.

Traffic smells

Research has found that inhaling diesel exhaust can trigger a stress response in the brain that may have damaging long-term effects on brain function. Yet another reason to hate the drive to work. Read more about it here.

Remember carpal tunnel?

Whatever happened to carpal tunnel syndrome? The epidemic of the 90's is gone, but not forgotten. In its place, a half dozen different diagnosis having to do with repetitive stress and helping to diminish it, ergonomics in the workplace. And the new malady in the workplace? Blackberry thumb! Read more about it here.

Men aren't slacking

New report finds men are doing more housework, more than double than they did four decades ago. They're up to doing about 30 percent of the load and the payoff is big. Report says the payoff for more chores is more sex. Read about it here.

Daylight Savings? Not really

We spring forward this weekend to begin Daylight Savings Time. But what are we saving? Not much, according to a new study. Study finds we use more energy, not less, as a result of the time switch. Read more about it here.

Sucking up to the Boss

You want to get ahead at work? Forget complimenting your boss on his ties or her shoes, you need to go deeper and determine the way your boss works and adapt to it. Read more about it here.

Worst cars of 2008

Consumer Reports is out with its annual list of the worst cars of 2008. And once again American SUV's top the list for poor fuel efficiency as well as poor handling. Read more about it here.

Overweight owners & pets

If you're overweight, chances are your pet is too. Experts say pets face the same risks as humans, diabetes and cancer. Their advice: What's good for you, is good for them. Portion control and exercise. Read more about it here.

Feeling sleepy?

Survey finds many of us don't get enough sleep. In fact, the latest poll finds a third of us have actualy fallen asleep while at work in the last month. I think we should institute an afternoon nap-time after lunch each day. A little power nap will do a world of good.

Vitamin C Wonders

We've all heard that Vitamin C can help fight a cold, but now researchers have found it can do so much more, from smoothing out wrinkles to reducing stroke risk. Read more about it here.

World Ending When?

Scientists are predicting just when the world will end... in about 6.7 billion years. The good news is we may be able to stop the decline. Read all about it here.

In tune with Nature?

Researchers have found many of us are communing with our tv's and computers rather than nature. And that kids' "videophilia" has been shown to be a cause of obesity, lack of socialization and more. Read more about it here.