Shauna Wright
Which Credit Card Companies Have the Best — And Worst — Customer Satisfaction Records? — Dollars and Sense
Before you sign up for a new credit card, wouldn’t it be great to know which companies have the happiest customers? Thanks to a new publicly-available complaint database, now you will — and much of the work has already been done for you.
Study Reveals Drinking Coffee Can Lower Your Chances of Skin Cancer
Want to avoid skin cancer? Have another cup of joe. A new study finds coffee guzzlers are less likely to develop the most common type of the disease.
What Are America’s Cleanest and Dirtiest Beaches?
If you’re planning a waterfront vacation, it may alarm you to know that a new report reveals sewage and storm water pollution in beaches across the US could put your health at risk — and you might be surprised to learn which beaches are the cleanest.
Sorry, College Grads, But Working ‘Till You’re Old and Grey Is the New Fad
Medical advancements and healthier living mean many people have longer lifespans these days. That means lots of those older Americans are retiring later than in generations past. In fact, some analysts are calling 70 the new 70 in terms of retirement.
Are Your Kids Becoming TV Addicts? Guess What the Cure Is
Want your kids to watch less TV? Spend more time with them. It’s that simple. A new study indicates doing so could mean they log 30 fewer minutes in front of the boob tube every day.
Tired of Online Dating? Try a Pheromone Party
If you’re choosing your dates based on silly things like appearance or how much you have in common, science says you might want to try something else: sniffing a potential partner’s dirty T-shirt.
What’s the Biggest Dating Tip for Men These Days? Get a Job!
Single men who don’t want to stay that way had better make sure they’re bringing home a paycheck. According to a new poll, 75 percent of women said they probably wouldn’t date a guy who’s unemployed.
Survey Reveals There’s More to Working From Home Than Just Work
Telecommuters may have no problem getting their work done, but they also use their time at home to sneak in a lot of personal activities. So what are they doing while you’re stuck at a desk in a stuffy office building?
Can Just Looking at ‘Food Porn’ Make You Gain Weight?
If you’ve ever sat down to watch something on the Food Network and suddenly gotten hungry, it wasn’t a coincidence. New research indicates looking at “food porn” — images of sumptuous edibles — actually does stimulate the appetite.
Can Secondhand Smoke Actually Make You Diabetic and Obese?
In the first study of its kind, scientists have used blood markers to determine that non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke could have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Health Care Law
The Obama administration got an enormous victory on Thursday when the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the President’s signature achievement: the 2010 health care law.
And in a surprise to many court watchers, it was Chief Justice John Roberts who sided with the more liberal justices and wrote the majority opinion.
Looking to Donate Blood? The One Most in Need of It Is… the Red Cross?
If you’re looking to do a good deed today, you might consider donating blood. The American Red Cross says it received 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June, and as a result, blood and platelet supplies are dangerously low.