Shauna Wright
![California Appeals Court Declares Prop 8 Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/gaymarriage1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California Appeals Court Declares Prop 8 Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Advocates of same-sex marriage rights got a boost on Tuesday when a federal appeals court declared California’s gay marriage ban to be unconstitutional.
![Just How High Will Gas Prices Go in 2012? – Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/gaspump.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Just How High Will Gas Prices Go in 2012? – Dollars and Sense
Remember the summer of 2008 when the highest gas prices on record occurred and the price for a gallon of fuel hit $4.11?
Hate to break this to yah, but a warm winter and tensions in the Middle East have some analysts predicting current prices will top $4 by this spring — and could even climb as high as $6.50.
![Super Bowl XLVI Was More Than Just a Big Win for the NY Giants](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/elimanning.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Super Bowl XLVI Was More Than Just a Big Win for the NY Giants
Did you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night? According to Nielsen, you probably did since the telecast was the most-watched TV program ever.
![Musicians Have Less Age-Related Memory and Hearing Loss](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/guitarplayer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Musicians Have Less Age-Related Memory and Hearing Loss
Over the years, research has shown the benefits of studying music can improve academic performance and heal emotional traumas — and now researchers have learned it can protect protect memory, hearing and brain processing, too.
Talk Therapy Less Effective for Older Adults with Anxiety Disorders
Talk therapy may not be helpful for older adults dealing with anxiety as much as it is for younger people, new research finds.
![Vitamin, Mineral Supplements Tied to Lower Colon Cancer Risk](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/pill-bottles1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitamin, Mineral Supplements Tied to Lower Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) finds that regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could reduce the risk of colon cancer.
![Facebook or Twitter? Your Preference Says a Lot About You](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/facebook-twitter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Facebook or Twitter? Your Preference Says a Lot About You
There are people who love Facebook and people who love Twitter — and now scientists think they’ve discovered why those preferences exist, and what they say about the people who hold them.
![Is Green Tea a Fountain of Youth?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/106552055.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is Green Tea a Fountain of Youth?
Green tea contains certain antioxidant chemicals that may help ward off the body-cell damage that can lead to disease. Now a large study of Japanese adults suggests older people who regularly drink the beverage may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time.
![This Day in History for February 7 – Beatlemania Begins and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/beatlemania.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for February 7 – Beatlemania Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1926 – Carter G. Woodson founds Negro History Week, which later evolved into Black History Month (More info)
1940 – The second full length animated Walt Disney film, ‘Pinocchio,’ premieres (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for February 7 – Garth Brooks, Eddie Izzard and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/feb7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 7 – Garth Brooks, Eddie Izzard and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Garth Brooks
Age: 50
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Changing the very face of modern country music with a huge crossover career that’s included record-setting album sales, scads of awards, sold-out concert tours and chart-topping singles like ‘Friends in Low Places’ and ‘The Thunder Rolls,’ and his marriage to
![For Healthier Kids, Teach Them to Cook](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/200280983-001.jpg?w=980&q=75)
For Healthier Kids, Teach Them to Cook
If you’re serious about combating childhood obesity and raising healthy children, here’s one easy tip: teach your kids to cook.
![Donut Lovers Rejoice on Valentine’s Day With the Best Krispy Kreme Deal – Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/02/krispykreme.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Donut Lovers Rejoice on Valentine’s Day With the Best Krispy Kreme Deal – Dollars and Sense
If you have a dozen Valentines — or just want 12 people to love you — Krispy Kreme is here to help. When you buy a dozen donuts at one of its franchises from now through February 14, you’ll get a dozen free Valentine’s cards, and each one is good for a free donut!