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The New Middle Age

FitSugar — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 03:04:17 PST

What age would you consider to be "middle aged"? 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s?

Well it turns out that 60% of Americans believe that the 60s are the new "middle age," thanks to healthy eating, longer life spans and not to mention a cool $9.4 billion spent per year in cosmetic surgery. Yikes.

For women, our 40s are being celebrated as the time where we can be comfortable and confident in both our personal and financial terms -- Most people truly believe that life starts at 40. Giving women worldwide, something to look forward to.

Americans May be Turning Into Giants

FitSugar — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:30:00 PST

According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, Americans spend an average of about eight-and-a-half hours a day doing sedentary activities such as watching television, using computers (though I think it's OK if you're on FIT), reading, listening to the radio, or going to the movies. This sedentary lifestyle is the main contributing factor as to why we are the most obese people on the planet.

Other contributing factor found: Americans consumed more than twice as much high fructose corn syrup per person than in 1980. In addition to getting fatter, we're also getting taller.

What's more? As health-care costs continue to increase, more Americans pray for their health than invest in all forms of alternative medicine or therapy combined.

Dear the all mighty, please don't let this double-triple burger be bad for me...

Fit's Tip: Don't become a statistic and get moving. If you're one that spends 8.5 hours sedentary, then start cutting back and start moving. Go for a walk or take the dog out -- anything, even if it's small, will help.

Hello, Memorial Day: Vacation Sex Is the Best Sex, Says America

YourTango — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:17 PDT

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Today, we have some thoughts on vacation sex.

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, ladies and gentlemen - 'tis the season to wear white jeans, indulge in a back yard barbeque and, of course, go on vacation.

Speaking of vacation, traveling can be quite the romantic experience. Sure, there is likely plenty of nagging, awkward sunburns and uncomfortable TSA frisking associated with getaways, but there's lots of sex involved, too, say the survey aficionados at Zoosk. They picked the brains of 1,500 Americans for their thoughts on travel, romance and - of course - sex.

Zoosk found that 69 percent of men and 72 percent of women think having sex while on vacation is better than doing it at home. Is sun and sand the reason we're so turned on while at the beach? Or, perhaps, the musty smell of a muggy hotel room in the Caribbean? Sadly, those questions aren't answered, but there's plenty to learn about the best - and worst - of couples vacations.

Getting there. As relaxing as lying on a beach with a cocktail in hand sounds, the preparation for vacation can cause copious amounts of stress, especially for couples. One-third of Americans worry that they'll be selected for an additional pat down (or worse) by the TSA before takeoff.

Where to go. The beach was the most popular destination for a romantic getaway, with 22 percent of the vote. A romantic city (Paris comes to mind) came in second with 19 percent, with cruises and "exotic, far-flung locales" tied at third with 15 percent each. Other romantic destinations included bed and breakfasts and camping, but we're having trouble associating the "best sex ever" with mosquito bites getting in the way.

For the rest of the article, head to YourTango: Hello, Memorial Day: Vacation Sex Is The Best Sex, Says America

Written by Lydia Belton for YourTango.

What to TiVo: Monday

Maggie Pehanick — Sun, 27 May 2012 23:59:12 PDT

8:00 The Bachelorette (new)
10:00 Castle (repeat)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat, with guests Steve Harvey and Dev Patel)

8:00 How I Met Your Mother (repeat)
8:30 2 Broke Girls (repeat)
9:00 Two and a Half Men (repeat)
9:30 Mike & Molly (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Chris Hemsworth)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Benjamin McKenzie)

8:00 House (repeat)

8:00 America's Got Talent (new)
9:00 American Ninja Warrior (new)
10:00 Grimm (repeat)
11:34 Tonight Show With Jay Leno (repeat, with guests Robert Downey Jr. and Katharine McPhee)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (repeat, with guests Amy Poehler and Daniel Dae Kim)

8:00 Gossip Girl (repeat)
9:00 Hart of Dixie (repeat)

More TV to watch when you read more.

What to TiVo: Sunday

Maggie Pehanick — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:59:58 PDT

8:00 Duets (repeat)
10:00 Rookie Blue (repeat)

8:00 Blue Bloods (repeat)
9:00 The Good Wife (repeat)
10:00 CSI: Miami (repeat)

5:30 NASCAR: Sprint Cup

8:00 Harry's Law (new, series finale)
9:00 America's Got Talent (repeat)
10:00 America's Got Talent (repeat)

More TV to watch when you read more.

What to TiVo: Friday

Maggie Pehanick — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:59:04 PDT

8:00 Shark Tank (repeat)
9:00 Primetime: What Would You Do? (new)
10:00 20/20 (new)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Charlize Theron)

8:00 Undercover Boss (repeat)
9:00 CSI: NY (repeat)
10:00 Blue Bloods (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Billy Crystal)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new)

8:00 Kitchen Nightmares (repeat)

8:00 Who Do You Think You Are? (repeat)
9:00 Grimm (repeat)
10:00 Dateline NBC (new)
11:34 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Colin Powell)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Bill Hader and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)

8:00 Nikita (repeat)
9:00 Supernatural (repeat)

More TV to watch when you read more.

What to TiVo: Thursday

Maggie Pehanick — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Duets (new, series premiere)
10:00 Rookie Blue (new, season premiere)
11:35 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Charlize Theron)

8:00 The Big Bang Theory (repeat)
8:30 Rules of Engagement (repeat)
9:00 Person of Interest (repeat)
10:00 The Mentalist (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat, with guest Johnny Galecki)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Alfred Molina)

8:00 So You Think You Can Dance (new)

8:00 The Office (repeat)
8:30 The Office (repeat)
9:00 America's Got Talent (repeat)
10:00 Awake (new, series finale)
11:34 Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Glenn Close and the winner of American Idol)
12:37 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Will Smith and Bill Paxton)

9:00 The Vampire Diaries (repeat)

More TV to watch when you read more.

Dig Into Sasha and Malia Obama's Favorite Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Sara Yoo — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:25:00 PDT

In honor of next week's release of Michelle Obama's cookbook, American Grown, we baked up something sweet, and now we're onto another one of America's favorite comfort foods, mac and cheese.

I was initially a little wary of this version because it didn't call for making a roux, which gives most mac and cheese recipes that creamy, hearty texture. In the first lady's recipe, you simply stir together cauliflower puree, milk, cheese, and pasta, and you're ready to go. While I love the fast and easy nature of her rendition, it missed a few of my favorite characteristics of homemade, from-scratch macaroni and cheese.

To ensure a crunchy crust, I sprinkled some buttered bread crumbs across the top and popped the dish in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. What resulted was a bubbling, crusty casserole that - despite the unmistakably delicious flavor of cauliflower - could pass for homestyle mac and cheese any day. Mrs. Obama says that this is Sasha and Malia's favorite, and I can certainly understand why! Ready for the recipe? Just read on.

8 Oreo Treats You Can Make at Home

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:47:04 PDT

According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark office, the first Oreo was sold on March 6, 1912. This makes the Oreo 100 years old. To celebrate its centennial, whip up one of these tasty Oreo-inspired treats. From bread pudding to spiked shakes, there's something for everyone. Go ahead and buy a package of America's beloved cookie, and create one of these delectable delights.

Sources: Jennifer L for Kirbie's Cravings, Naomi Robinson for Bakers Royale, and Nicole Massaro for Bake Me Blush

Cannes Minireview: On the Road

Allie Merriam — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:50:15 PDT

Required reading for teenagers in America, Jack Kerouac's On the Road is now a big-screen film, and the finished product just debuted at Cannes. It's one of the most anticipated movies to be screened at the Grand Palais - read on to see what we thought.

Who's behind it? Walter Salles, of The Motorcycle Diaries, was tasked with directing the picture, which is of course based on the Kerouac classic. Salles has a long list of stars - at one point, I wondered who isn't in this movie. Sam Riley, who had a star-making role in 2007's Control, plays the lead role of Sal Paradise, and Garrett Hedlund is his pal Dean Moriarty. Kristen Stewart and Kirsten Dunst have smaller parts as Dean's love interests, and Amy Adams, Viggo Mortensen, Tom Sturridge, Steve Buscemi, Elisabeth Moss, and many more have other cameos. The production has been in the works for decades. Francis Ford Coppola secured the movie rights back in 1980.
What's it about? It's the beat generation in the USA during the 1940s, but Sal Paradise can't seem to get past his writer's block. Sal takes up with a group of friends who love drinking, talking, dancing, and moving. Dean Moriarty enters the picture and offers adventure. He likes to move around the country, not caring where the money comes from or which hearts he breaks. Sal's a devoted friend to Dean, and they travel the country meeting up with friends, family, strangers, and going wherever the road takes them.

To read what I thought, just read more