Make-up makes the man

Want your man to look more macho and sexy? Do what birds do. Scientists found birds who had make-up on were sexier and more macho and became chick magnets. The scientists darkened the rust colored breast feathers of the New Jersey barn swallows and the female birds flocked to them. Their conclusion, it is indeed clothes or make-up that makes the man. Read more about it here.

School's out...gone fishing!

Now that school is out, what to do with the kids? Take them fishing. You don't have to go far. The Town of Davie is hosting its annual "Take A Kid Fishing Rodeo," Saturday at Wolf Lake Park, 5400 SW 76th Avenue. Registration is at 7:30 am. You get lunch, bait, cap, and goodie bag. Prizes will be awarded for longest fish, most unusual catch and more. Don't forget your fishing pole. (954-797-1163)

Job or boat shopping?

Looking for a job, head to the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center's Job Fair Friday and Saturday (June 6 and 7) at their family super store at 888 N. University Drive in Pembroke Pines. Dozens of jobs are available including assistant managers, cashiers and more.

Looking for a boat or car, head to the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Car and Boat Auction Saturday (June 7)at its West Broward facility. The average price for a car is $900 with many going for as low as $200. If you have a car or boat to donate, please call 954-463-3725.

To your health

If you usually raise your wine glass and toast to your health, you may not realize you are actually drinking for your health. Studies find red wine can help your heart, protect it from the effects of the aging process. So you could actually toast to not only your health, but also to a younger body part! Details here.

Disinfectant wipes concerns

If you use disinfectant wipes to clean away all that nasty bacteria, you might want to think twice. Study finds the wipes may actually spread drug resistant bacteria rather than kill them. Advice: if you use a wipe, use it only one time on one thing only so you don't spread anything. Details here.

Fat cells diminish? Fat chance!

You want to get rid of fat cells as you age? Fat chance, say the experts. New study finds you're stuck with the number of fat cells you have acquired by about age 20. So no matter how much weight you lose, your body remembers how many fat cells and helps you quickly recover them.. which explains why it seems so easy to gain back lost weight. Read more about it here.

Bunk beds & boo-boos

Bunk beds may be a great space saver, but they can also be a little dangerous. Nearly 36-thousand kids a year are treated for cuts, bruises and fractures in connection with bunk bed accidents, according to the latest study. Kids younger than three were more likely to injure their head and neck. Surprising finding those between 18 and 21 more than twice as likely to get hurt than those bewteen the ages 14 and 17. And 60 percent of those injured, boys.. because boys will be boys.
Read more about it here.

More kids, less teeth

Research has found the more kids you have, the more teeth you lose. And it has nothing to do with your age, or how much money you make. So why does it happen? Researchers say women are prone to gingivitis when they're pregnant, which leads to serious gum disease and eventual tooth loss. And women with multiple kids have a tendency to forego their own dental needs for their kids. Read more about it here.

Weekend Fun

If your kids like big toy trucks, head to the Big Toy Truck Extravaganza Saturday from 10am to 2pm at George English Park in Ft. Lauderdale. (954-838-5363)

If you're into art and gardens, don't miss the last day to see Botero, Chihuly and Litchtenstein at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Their sculptures and artwork are on display through Saturday only.

The Athalie Range Park Aquatic Center is hosting a Swim-A-Thon Saturday to raise money for swimming scholarships in our community. Swimmers from Team FLA, in conjunction with the FLA Foundation wil swim up to 200 laps. (954-713-6388)

Less overweight kids

Good news. We may be winning the battle of the bulge with our kids. New numbers indicate the percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled off after a 25 year increase. Now, if we can just get mom to stop cleaning up what the kids leave behind on their plates. (that would be me) Read more about it here.

Answered prayers

Two New Zealand pilots have a great story to tell their kids someday. They ran out of fuel over a dangerous ridge, said their prayers, and then managed to land safely in a field, next to the sign that read "Jesus is Lord." Read more about it here.

Job burnout?

If you're dreading going to work every single day, you could be suffering from job burnout. Before it gets worse, experts say you can try to find your way out of the "burnout," and rediscover why you took the job in the first place. Some steps include spicing up your routine, such us taking on new tasks or finding new ways to do old tasks. Also rediscover your motivation. Read more about it here.

Germ surprises

We've all heard how germ riddled our bathrooms are as well as the kitchen, but a new list of surprising places where germs lurk is out. And what surprised me was my vacuum cleaner. Never thought of it, or the flight attendant or restuarant menu. Other surprises, your bed, and lemon wedge in your drink. Details here.

One little piggy finds love

A heartwarming story out of Palm Beach, where a dog has taken in an orphaned boar piglet. The dog who is nursing her own puppies is allowing the baby piglet to nurse as well. You can see the whole family here. Makes you go ahhhhh.

1 in 6 drivers flunk

New study finds about 33 million American motorists would not be able to get a license if they had to take a written test. The survey taken of drivers from all 50 states found one in six drivers don't know the rules of the road. The biggest sticking points are what to do when approaching a yellow light, and the safe distance to maintain behind another car. As we all head out on the roads this long holiday weekend, please drive carefully and defensely, because the other driver may not know what they're doing! Good luck. Read more about it here.

Snack and a Snooze

Apparently what people want the most at work, free snacks and a place to sleep during lunch. A recent poll of office workers found the biggest gripe at work is the climate, either too hot or too cold. The top requests: covered parking, subsidized cafeteria food, free popcorn and coffee as well as a nap area. The unusual request: better office artwork. Those dogs playing poker really disturb me too!

Poor sleep affects brain

Just one night of poor sleep can prompt your brain to just shut down. Research found those who were sleep deprived suffered with momentary lapses in several areas of the brain, including blanking out. Another reason to make sure you're getting a good night's sleep, you might vote for the wrong David! Research details here.

Guilty drivers

We all do it, even though we know we probably shouldn't: Talk on our cell phones while we drive. Now a new survey finds nearly half of those polled say they have nearly hit or have been hit by someone talking on a cell phone. So why do we continue to do it? Poll finds we are a multi-tasking society with little time and hectic lifestyles. You can read more about it here.

Obesity affects global warming

The size of your waistline can affect global warming. Researchers in London say obesity contributes to global warming because obese people eat more, therefore, more food has to be grown and transported and it takes more fuel to transport heavy people as well. You can read more about it here. So now losing weight is not a single goal, but a global one. Too much pressure for me, I need a twinkie.

Weekend Fun

Take the family to the City of Tamarac's Fun and Fitness Fair Saturday, May 17th, from 9:30 am to 1 pm. There will be free health screenings, raffles, a bounce house, fitness demonstrations, health information and more. The Fair is at the Community Center on Commercial Boulevard. (954-597-3642)

On Sunday, May 18th, you can have fun and help a good cause at the Spencer Crawford Children's Foundation's Walkathon and Family Fun Day. It's being held at North Community Park in Coral Springs There'll be a butterfly release, followed by the walk, and then fun activities for the kids and adults. (877-731-3452)

If your kids love "Little Red Riding Hood," take them to see the play at the Sol Children Theatre Troupe's presentation this weekend in Boca Raton. Shows are at 2 pm and 7 pm, both Saturday and Sunday.

Your kids also can enjoy a live performance of Walt Disney's "Mulan," this weekend at the Coral Gables Youth Center Theater in Coral Gables. Shows are at 3 pm and 8 pm both Saturday and Sunday.