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Tall People Earn Higher Wages

2009-06-19T11:39:00.000-07:00

Tall people seem to be at the top of the wages ladder, specially men, according to a new study in Australia.

They calculated that every five centimetres (two inches) above the average height of 178 centimentres (5 feet 10 inches) boosted a male's wages by the equivalent of an extra year's experience in the labour force.

"This result holds constant across a number of other factors that also affect wages, such as age, race, family background, experience and education," said ANU professor Andrew Leigh.

The study condcuted was based in data from almost 20,000 Australians. The study also claimed that people with overweight did not earn less than average.

Mate Selection is Controlled by Females and We Choose Tall

In a different study it was proved that women tend to prefer tall men.

Some experts, including James Gould of Princeton University, say there's good evidencethat the preference for height by female humans is based on the fact that it translates as good health: statistics show that taller men are more likely to have children than shorter men.

Mate selection, which is controlled by females in most species, can be cruel. The female, no matter what species, is interested in good genes.

Why I want to sleep with your husband... and why he wants to sleep with me

2009-05-18T13:48:00.000-07:00

Why I want to sleep with your husband... and why HE wants to sleep with me!

I was a bit surprised and shocked to find this article in My Reader. And as I kept on reading, I could not stop. I could not believe my eyes.

Karen Marley, a divorcee and one who was once cheated on, chooses to be a shameless serial mistress.

A mistress confesses:

She has dated 20 married men - and plans to have affairs with many more. She assures that 8 out of 10 husbands cheat.

Why men cheat

"These men need something extra in their lives," she claims. Their wives are busy raising the children and running a home. They need someone to relax and connect with.

"I love being a mistress - married men make much better lovers than single men. I made a lifestyle decision eight years ago to date only men with wives, and I've never been happier. "

She claims she is happy and that they make her feel she is number one:

"This way, I get the best things from a relationship - with none of the domestic drudgery. And the men in my life see me as their chance to escape their mundane lives."

She also explains she does not feel guilty for the wives, as they would surely cheat with somebody else if she was not around.

I personally believe a healthy marriage with both spouses being faithful to one another is possible, but it takes love, work and emotional maturity.

The original article

Lithium in Water Has Shown to Reduce Suicide

2009-05-15T15:02:00.000-07:00

According to a preliminary study that appeared in the British Journal of Psychiatry, tap water spiked with naturally-occurring lithium has been shown to curb suicide.

At present lithium is already being used to treat psychiatric disorders such as manic depression. Lithium is also found naturally in the soil and this affects the lithium levels in the water.

Takeshi Terao, a coauthor of the paper and a professor at Oita University found that in 18 communities in the southern Japanese province of Oita the higher the concentration of lithium, the less likely the residents of that province were to commit suicide.

Lithium does have its negative side effects and therefore it is required that more research is done on the subject.

The color red makes men feel more amorous toward women

2009-05-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

The Aphrodisiacal Effect of Red

The color red makes men feel more amorous toward women

According to a study conducted by two psychologists of the University of Rochester published in October 2008 by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology the color red makes men feel more amorous toward women.

Although this aphrodisiacal effect of red may be a product of societal conditioning alone, Andrew Elliot, professor of psychology, and Daniela Niesta, post-doctoral researcher argue that that these red associations in the mating game may be deeply rooted in biology, as red coloration is used by many species of animals to signal sexual readiness.

Research has shown that nonhuman male primates are particularly attracted to females displaying red. Female baboons and chimpanzees, for example, redden conspicuously when nearing ovulation, sending a clear sexual signal designed to attract males.

The Color of Sex Appeal

The color of sex appeal is red and men are unaware of the role the color plays in their attraction. Under all of the conditions, the women shown framed by or wearing red were rated significantly more attractive and sexually desirable by men than the exact same women shown with other colors. When wearing red, the woman was also more likely to score an invitation to the prom and to be treated to a more expensive outing.

The Red Effect

The red effect extends only to males and only to perceptions of attractiveness. Red did not increase attractiveness ratings for females rating other females and red did not change how men rated the women in the photographs in terms of likeability, intelligence or kindness.

Why is red so sexy?

It is all speculation at this point. Researchers have a couple of theories. Indeed, red would appear to carry opposite meanings and evoke opposite motivational responses in achievement and social contexts (danger and/or avoidance vs. attraction and/or approach, respectively). But the study did not determine if this has to do with a cultural factor (red is the universally recognized sign of romance and men may subconsciously associate the color red with sex) or if it has to do with innate instincts wired in our brains.

University of Rochester, read more: Psychological Study Reveals That Red Enhances Men's Attraction to Women

Color Psychology – How are we affected by color?

2009-04-30T11:49:00.000-07:00

Colors have an undisputable power to provoke different reactions and evoke different feelings or states of mind. Color affects us in a subconscious, intuitive and cognitive level.

Though our response to color will be influenced by our personal experience and culture, studies have been able to elaborate some general guidelines in which color tends to affect us.
We associate colors with symbolic meanings, physical and emotional reactions and cognitive effects.

Being aware of how color can affects us, allows us to take advantage of that power and contribute to enhance our general well-being.

See Red

In a recent study the color red was proved to be good in enhancing cognitive skills regarding attention-demanding tasks.

The color stimulates neurobiological awareness and vigilance. It attracts people to food and can increase sexual arousal.

In a future post we will be discussing other colors.

Reference: "Blue or Red? Exploring the Effect of Color on Cognitive Task Performances." By Ravi Mehta and Juliet Zhu. Science, Vol. 324, Issue 5915, Feb. 5, 2009.

How to Slow Down The Aging Process

2009-04-26T16:47:00.000-07:00

"...forcibly and essentially aware of my mortality..." Audre Lorde

Factors Contributing To Facial Aging: Divorce, Antidepressants, Smoking or Weight Gain/Loss Can Add Years to Your Face

The journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons pubished a study entitled "Factors Contributing To The Facial Aging of Identical Twins".

The study conducted on 186 pairs of identical twins has shown that apart from your genetic heritage, other factors may slow down or speed up the aging process.

"A person's heritage may initially dictate how they age - but if you introduce certain factors into your life, you will certainly age faster. Likewise, if you avoid those factors you can slow down the hands of time," said ASPS Member Surgeon and study author Bahaman Guyuron.

Wrinkles Wrinkles Wrinkles.... Two Of A Kind.

"In this study, we looked at identical twins because they are genetically programmed to age exactly the same, and in doing so we essentially discovered that, when it comes to your face, it is possible to cheat your biological clock," said Guyuron.

Accoridng to the results obtained from analizing each pair of twins, factors that accelerate the aging process are:

Divorce (may make you look an average of 2 years older)
The use of anti-depressants
Gaining weight (if you are less than 40)
Losing weight (if you are over 40)
Smoking (each 10 years of smoking culminated to a 2 ½ years older appearance)
Sun exposure

So, if you are you looking for a new way to fight the aging process, you should use sunblock, avoid smoking, try not to get divorce and live a healthy and happy life. Stress will show in your face. Happines too.

Age affects how people experience time.

Edward T. Hall

You can visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to download the study "Factors Contributing To The Facial Aging of Identical Twins".

Walnuts May Prevent Breast Cancer

2009-04-26T08:45:00.000-07:00

Walnuts May Prevent Breast Cancer

According to a research conducted by Marshall University School of Medicine walnuts may prevent breast cancer. The research was peformed in mice but researcher Elaine Hardman claims that the ingredients contained in the nuts such as omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols may reduce the risk of the disease in humans too.

The importance of a healthy nutrition rich in fruits, cereals and vegetables had already been stablished when it comes to preventing chronic diseases but this new study keeps adding benefits to the nuts already known for their benefitial effects in heart diseases.

Read the whole sotry in the article published by the BBC, on Walnuts May Prevent Breast Cancer.

I Want To Have An Affair!

2009-04-20T14:05:00.000-07:00

A man can be happy with any woman as long as he does not love her
Oscar Wilde

Marital Fidelity Can Be More Difficult For Women That It Is For Men

There has always been a wide range of bibliography explaining the reasons why men are biologically prone to infidelity. Theirs is an innate urge to spread their genes, scientists claim.
But very little has been published on why women may commit adultery. Fortunately for us, this tendency is changing and more and more research is being done in this field. This provides us with the opportunity to learn more and understand ourselves in a way that would enrich our relationships.

How Often Do We Cheat?

It is not easy to get a handle on how many people are having affairs, given the inherent secrecy.

A study conducted in 2002 showed that 45-55% of married women and 50-60% of married men engage in extramarital sex at some time or another during their relationship (Atwood & Schwartz, 2002 - Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy)

Desperate wives and husbands usually resort to one of the many private investigator services that abound on the net proving that this is a highly rentable business.

Why do Women Cheat?

According to Joan Borysenko’s Book, A Woman’s Book of Life, “the peak time of divorce for women is while they are in their late twenties and early thirties after an average of four years of marriage”.

Biologically, these numbers are explained by two main points:

1. The high we experiment when we are in a relationship with someone new starts to wane around the forth year. This is because our body builds a tolerance to the levels of two hormones released when we are in love: oxytocin and vasopressin.

2. Women enter their sexual peak around their late twenties and early thirties.

With this in mind, despite the wide bibliography that exists justifying male adultery Michelle Langley points out in her book, Women’s Infidelity, that marital fidelity can be more difficult for a woman in this period of his life.

Being aware that these processes are taking place, it is easy to understand why women can suffer a crisis at this point similar to the well known middle life crisis men suffer in their forties.
Another factor that may also interfere with these processes is the desire to be with different partners.

Unlike the common knowledge that men are driven to mate with more than one partner, the knowledge that women too are naturally inclined to desire multiple partners is yet not accepted by society.

We will discuss this further in our next posting.

How to quit smoking – 10 great sites on free advice and methods

2009-02-10T12:22:00.000-08:00

If you are reading this article, chances are you are looking for advice on quitting smoking. Congratulations! You’ve decided to enhance the quality and length of your life. It won’t be easy, but you have already accomplished the first step of the program!

Free tips on how to quit smoking:

Make the decision to quit (well done!) and stick to it.
Tell your friends that you are going to quit smoking so that you will feel more compelled to stick to your promise when you are surrounded by them.
Do not buy cigarettes. If you don’t have them with you when you reach for them, it will be easier to put it off.
Fight the urge to smoke again. It is natural to feel withdrawal symptoms especially at the beginning.
Carry gum, straws (or other cigarette substitute), fruit, sunflower seeds to help you ease the need to smoke by keeping your hands and mouth busy. Divert your attention when you feel like smoking. Call a friend or take a quick walk.
Exercise to help you deal with stress.
Drink a lot of water to help you detoxify your body.
Find and ex smoker and have him/her explain how he/she quit. Find motivation in his personal experience.
Sit in non-smoking areas.
Keep in mind all the reasons that made you decide to quit smoking.
Take one day at a time.

There are several methods to help you overcome the physical and psychological addiction to nicotine. You should choose the one that you feel more comfortable with.

This is a list of links to the best sites on “how to quit”:

Guide to Quitting Smoking

This site belongs to the American Cancer Society and offers a great deal of information on how to quit, why is nicotine addictive, what withdrawal symptoms one should expect and the benefits of quitting.

Quit Smoking Tip Sheet

Joel’s site offers 18 tips on how to quit and why you should do so. Clear and to the point. A list that you can print and stick on your refrigerator.

Articles on how to quit

This site offers you a wide range of articles providing advice on how to quit. The psychology involved in quitting. And how to deal with possible weight gain.

Smoking Cessation Blog

This blog offers successful stories of people like you that managed to kick the habit. Find comfort and motivation in other people’s experiences.

Quit Smoking - With our Online Guide to Quitting

This site offers a complete online guide with helpful information on how to quit and how to remain a non-smoker. It also offers a printer-friendly version in PDF format.

Quit Cigarette Smoking Naturally

For those that love to explore natural resources, this site offers a lot of information on how natural herbs can help you overcome nicotine dependency.

Quitting Tips

This is a complete and detailed list on tips on how to quit. It provides information on interesting facts regarding the tobacco industry and tobacco adds campaign.

Use NLP for Smoking Cessation

An article for those interested in using hypnosis programs. The article discusses the benefits and reach of NLP therapies.

Home Remedies for Tobacco Dependency

This site offers a wide range of information on home remedies to cure your tobacco dependency. You will also enjoy some interesting facts about smoking.

Quit Smoking Vaccine

Scientists are already working on releasing a vaccine to treat nicotine addiction.

Acupuncture

Learn how this traditional Chinese treatment is applied to help you quit smoking.

Laser treatment to quit smoking

When the laser is applied to certain acupuncture points, it is absorbed by the skin and cells to stimulate the endorphins that help block out the cravings produced by the withdrawal symptoms of quitting.

I wish you success in becoming an ex smoker!

The information provided in this article should not be considered a diagnosis or replace any medical treatment. If you have any doubts, consult with your Md.

Anti cellulite diet

2009-01-27T10:15:00.000-08:00

Did you know that cellulite is not only an issue of cosmetic concern?

According to its physiology, the orange peel or cottage cheese-type dimpling of skin is determined by an excess of toxins built up in your body.

Interesting facts about cellulite:

In the past cellulite was symbolic of wealth, high social status and attractiveness. Victorian Age nude paintings are proof of this. (For more information on this refer to Cellulite.Md)

Cellulite affects 85 to 98% of post pubertal females of all races (although it is more common in Caucasian than in Asian females)

Cellulite tends to appear especially in thighs and buttocks.

Cellulite is rarely seen in males (for which it is suspected that there is a hormonal component involved.)

Obesity does not cause cellulite. Still, cellulite becomes more clinically apparent with weight gain.

Its root causes:

Though there is still scientific debate regarding its root causes, one theory explains that cellulite is determined by the built up of toxins and waste products in the body.

This theory suggests an affordable and effective treatment anti cellulite: a diet to get rid of all the toxins in your body to cure cellulite from the inside out.

Treatment: you should follow a detox low fat high fiber diet containing plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables:

1. Drink up to 3 liters of water a day. Water will help you flush fluids and toxins from tissues.

2. Reduce your intake of alcohol, caffeine, sodas and artificial fruit juice. You should drink herbal of decaffeinated coffee instead.

3. Reduce your intake of sugar (as high consumptions of sugar can slow down circulation of blood vessels). You may consume brown sugar instead.

4. Avoid fatty and salty food (salt makes fluids build up in your body)

5. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits (at least 5 servings a day).

6. Eat fiber and wholegrain foods (wheat, oats) as fiber helps to get rid of waste products.

7. Avoid refined carbohydrates such as white rice and bread. You may replace it with whole-meal bread.

8. Eat onions. Onions are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin E and act like natural diuretic. They will help to release the excess water from the skin cells.

9. Avoid saturated fat such as meat, butter and other full-fat diaries.

10. Quit smoking. Smoking hampers circulation by damaging the connective tissue in your body.

If you follow this easy home made anti cellulite diet, you will surely see improvements.

For more information on how to get rid of cellulite you may refer to The Cellulite Cure

Let me know if you can think of any other home made ideas.

The information provided in this article should not be considered a diagnosis or replace any medical treatment. If you have any doubts consult with your md.