You might imagine that, after scanning guys' dating profiles, women would be turned off by the douche who's so proud of his gym-honed abs that he poses shirtless. But scientifically-collated data begs to differ: Dating site OKCupid has found that men whose profile photos include a shirtless shot get more…
What's that mathematical formula above? Some professor in Australia claims he's "discovered" the "perfect" age to fall in love and get married.
You might want to give some thought to taking up a new hobby or three: Scientists say there's "a possibility" that "the more bored you are, the more likely you are to die early." [AP]
Wouldn't it be great if researchers proved once and for all that guzzling beer is good for you? You're in luck. They just did. [Reuters]
Not only does Botox prevent people from expressing emotion, it may also prevent them from experiencing emotion, according to researchers, who say that when you're physically unable to frown or smile, you're less likely to feel happiness or sadness, too. And you thought the total lack of affect on the faces of certain…
"Looks like there's a scientific reason why Jersey Shore's tan addicts "The Situation" and Pauly D are constantly on the prowl. Sunbathing boosts the male sex drive. That's according to researchers in Austria, who found that testosterone levels in men rise at the same rate as doses of vitamin D, reports Britain's …
Drugmakers are busy looking for a cure for female sexual dysfunction. Where will this "quest for a female Viagra" eventually lead? A few of the exciting options that may (or may not) be available to you in a few years:
It won't be long before women regularly live to the ripe old age of 120, say medical researchers. (Men can look forward to dying around the same age they always have.) If the idea appeals to you, you may want to turn off your TV, though. [Times UK, LAT]
Is it possible the NYPD is wasting its time by cracking down on counterfeiters? The retail industry has railed against rip-offs for years, but faux merchandise may not actually be such a bad thing, according to a researcher at MIT:
Your husband didn't cheat on you. He just wanted to stay healthy and ensure he gets the chance to spend his golden years by your side! "Men who have sex at least twice a week can almost halve their risk of heart disease, according to new research. It shows men who indulge in regular lovemaking are up to 45 per cent…
If you're feeling a little down in the dumps, perhaps it will make you feel better to know that you aren't the only one. According to a new study published in Science, residents of New York were the most unhappy in the nation, right behind Michigan. [NYDN]
The reason so many Americans are overweight: It's because they spend 56 hours a week on average sitting on their fat asses, that's why. But what you may have assumed in the past was simply laziness is actually a certifiable medical condition. It's called "sitting disease" or "over-sitting," say health experts. Now we…
Casual sex does not lead to long-term emotional or psychological damage, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota. (But that doesn't mean hooking up with a total stranger won't leave you with a nasty case of chlamydia, of course.) [Star Tribune]
Chatting on your cell phone constantly does not increase your chance of developing brain cancer, according to a new study. Just don't pass this info on to your workaholic boyfriend. [USA Today]
Swine flu is terribly infectious. That you knew. But were you aware that loneliness can spread among groups of people just as easily? That's what a bunch of researchers are reporting, so the next time you board a plane, you may want to avoid the dude hacking up a lung as well as the man weeping into his hands. [Reuters
If you're stressed about being treated unfairly at work—and you happen to be male—you'd be well advised to find a way to release your frustration. According to a bunch of Swedish scientists at something called the Stress Research Institute, men who let things pass without saying anything are five times more likely to…
Why is this country so fat and getting fatter by the day? Apparently one reason is that some Americans have yet to figure out that consuming a six-pound bucket of movie popcorn bathed in butter is not healthy. Weren't aware yourself? Make a note of it! [NYDN]
Two reasons to avoid talking on your cell phone as you walk down the street? For one thing, you're a lot more likely to get mowed down by a car, according to two new studies. (Chatty college students took 25 percent longer to cross the street than their peers who weren't on the phone; people over 65 in the same…
According to a new survey, the average man only buys new underwear when he's about to start a new relationship. "Men only take responsibility for buying their own underwear for about 17 years of their lives. The rest of the time it falls to their mothers, and later to their wives or girlfriends," reported researchers.…
