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You don't have to worry about getting warts from kissing toads (not that anyone really does that), but you can definitely catch warts from touching another person. Common warts are caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus causes rapid growth of cells on the outer layers of the skin that look like little bumps. They're mostly found on the hands or feet. These Read more
A recent study concluded that obesity is "contagious" and that it can spread like a "virus" from one person to another. While the headlines all read as if obesity is a physical contagion, the Framingham Heart Study involved a detailed analysis of a large social network of 12,067 people. The participants and their relationships were closely followed for 32 years, from 1971 until 2003. The Read more
Why is it that when I yawn, without a doubt, the people around me yawn too? It's a tough question because the reason why we yawn in the first place is a bit of a mystery. Not much research has been put into answering this question because yawning isn't really considered a problem. There are many theories though. You yawn because you're tired, or when you're bored. And many people think you Read more
There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Track and field star Jessica Ennis, currently in training for the London 2012 Olympics, recently admitted that she always competes in a full face of makeup. And Ennis's explanation of her race ritual to The Daily Mail certainly makes sense: "I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel more confident," she told the Read more
Donald Sutherland's enthusiasm for The Hunger Games was contagious when we spoke with him at a recent junket for the movie in Beverly Hills. The veteran actor was so engrossed in the book and his character, President Coriolanus Snow, that he and director Gary Ross actually created two new scenes featuring The Capitol's ruler. He also talked about the emotional impact he knows the final scene Read more
Over the weekend, I managed to catch myself a doozy of a cold. I've got a sore throat, aches and pains, and I'm suffering from overall fatigue. But after hearing the news that loneliness is contagious, I'd take these symptoms over the sadness that can come from feeling alone. A study followed 5,214 individuals and found that when people feel lonely they can transfer their feelings of "isolation Read more
Zumba classes are popping up everywhere these days, so you're bound to have someone on your holiday list who's obsessed with the contagious, seductive Latin beats and sexy dance moves. Here are some fun and inspirational gift ideas for the Zumba lover in your life. Read more
We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Did you know that children smile a whopping 400 times a day, while one third of adults smile just 20 times a day? We learned this and plenty more from Ron Gutman's fascinating TED talk on the power of cracking a smile. Gutman, an entrepreneur and writer, has turned his research into a new digital TED Book, Smile: The Astonishing Read more
Modern technology makes it easier to transport our work to home, which can be a blessing when you wake up with a nasty cough but aren't sick enough to skip out on work. Here are a few tips to help you know when you should work from home or when you should take a sick day and rest. Work from home if you have: Nasal congestion, headaches, sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose: Nothing is worse Read more
