Shauna Wright
![Yes, Virginia, Women Really Are Catty with Each Other](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/snarlingwoman.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Yes, Virginia, Women Really Are Catty with Each Other
Well here’s a whopping non-surprise: a new study reveals women aren’t always very nice to one other, primarily when other women are attractive.
Women recruited for a phony study by University of Ottowa professor Tracy Vaillancourt were interrupted by another woman walking into the room during the session — and that’s when the real research began.
![Dr. Oz Was Right — Apple Juice Contains Arsenic](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/apples.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dr. Oz Was Right — Apple Juice Contains Arsenic
Back in September, daytime TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz came under fire for suggesting that some of the best known juice brands in America have arsenic in their apple juice. But a new Consumer Reports investigation found he may have been right.
![Sorry Smokers, It’s Better to Avoid Short Cuts When Quitting — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/ashtray.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sorry Smokers, It’s Better to Avoid Short Cuts When Quitting — Health Check
While surveys consistently show that more than 3 out of 4 smokers would like to quit, only about 10 percent of those who try each year are successful.
Fortunately, new studies show one way to raise those numbers is to treat smoking as a chronic disease — like high blood pressure — for which long-term treatment is offered.
![Shocker! Men Still Think A Lot About Sex, But Only 19 Times a Day](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/men-think-about-sex-2011-12-01.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shocker! Men Still Think A Lot About Sex, But Only 19 Times a Day
Turns out that old adage that says men think about sex every seven seconds isn’t entirely true. In fact, it’s way less — and while men do have lusty thoughts more often than women, the overall difference between them isn’t as dramatic as you may think.
![Movies: Have You Seen ‘Arthur Christmas,’ ‘Hugo’ and ‘The Muppets’?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/newmovies-112111.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Movies: Have You Seen ‘Arthur Christmas,’ ‘Hugo’ and ‘The Muppets’?
While there are no new movies in wide release this weekend, you may have been too busy eating the last of your mom’s famous pumpkin pie to check out those released over the Thanksgiving holiday — so here’s another look at them.
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![What Are America’s Saddest Cities?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/Sad-Girl-Hemera-Thinkstock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Are America’s Saddest Cities?
In a recent list of the happiest and saddest cities compiled by Men’s Health, it should come as no shock that residents of Honolulu, Hawaii are the most blissful. But sun, sand, and surf aren’t always enough. In fact, a few of the 10 cities with the unhappiest people have plenty of all three.
![‘More Fish… Less Alzheimer’s,’ Says New Research — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/12/fish.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘More Fish… Less Alzheimer’s,’ Says New Research — Health Check
Researchers have narrowed down the task of warding off Alzheimer’s disease into a simple one — eating more fish.
In a new study, 260 people with an average age of 71 were followed to see how much fish they ate and how it was prepared. The results showed those who ate baked or broiled fish on at least a weekly basis were much less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or mild mental impairment.
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![This Day in History for December 1 – Rosa Parks Arrested and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/Rosa_Parks_Booking.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for December 1 – Rosa Parks Arrested and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1824 – Congress acts to decide a presidential election for the first time in history, giving the presidency to John Quincy Adams (More info)
1913 – The Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line, reducing the time needed to build a car from 12 hours to just under three (More info)
![Why Sixth Grade May Be the Most Important Factor for Your Child Graduating High School](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/graduation.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Sixth Grade May Be the Most Important Factor for Your Child Graduating High School
The latest numbers show about eight percent of American kids drop out of high school before graduating. Want to keep your kids from becoming a statistic? Then pay attention to how they do in the sixth grade.
![Survey Says — Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/bahhumbug.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey Says — Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Seems “holiday cheer” may be a misnomer, at least according to a new survey. Consumer Reports polled 1,013 adults, revealing that 90 percent of us have at least one thing to complain about the holidays, and 15 percent hate that they’re expected to be nice.
![Dreaming Away Your Stress May Actually Work — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/sleepingonit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dreaming Away Your Stress May Actually Work — Health Check
While brain activity during sleep is still largely a mystery, scientists have discovered that dreaming not only consolidates our memories and helps us learn, it may also soothe stressful reactions to bad experiences.
![Newest Trick to Eating Less Has People Using Different Colored Plates — Health Check](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/11/color-plates-weight.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Newest Trick to Eating Less Has People Using Different Colored Plates — Health Check
Veteran dieters know one way to eat less is to use smaller plates to fool the eye into thinking we have more food in front of us. But new research revealed the color of our plates and tables matter just as much.