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.