by Rupe | Jul 28, 2011 | Health-Wellness-Sex, Mad Musings
A new study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin confirms what everyone who went to high school already knows: Attractive, strong guys are more likely to be extroverts.
Good-looking men and women are often rewarded with extra attention from an early age, which causes them to seek more of it as they get older and adapt it into their personalities, researchers explain. Being physically stronger also significantly predicts extroversion in men, says lead study author Aaron Lukaszewski, Ph.D., a post-doctoral scholar at the University of California, Berkeley. Continue reading…
My Comments:
Okay, I can assure you that I am not an expert in the field of “Womanology”, but here is a pretty interesting article from Men’s Health…enjoy!
by Rupe | Jul 27, 2011 | Health-Wellness-Sex
Richer Countries Have Higher Depression Rates:Â Â Study Shows U.S. Has World’s Second Highest Depression Rate
Depression rates around the world vary according to a nation’s affluence, with the highest income countries — including the U.S. — reporting the highest levels of depression, a study shows.
For the study, an international team working with the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Survey Initiative interviewed nearly 90,000 people in eighteen countries. The researchers assessed their mental health using criteria for major depressive episode (MDE).
The study is published in BMC Medicine.
The World Health Organization estimates that depression affects 121 million people worldwide. In the 10 higher income countries surveyed, an average of nearly 15% of the population had suffered from depression at least once in their lives. By contrast, people living in low to middle income countries reported an 11% likelihood of having had the disease.
At 19.2%, the U.S. had the second highest lifetime rate of depression. Only France, at 21%, had a greater frequency of the disease. Among the high-income countries, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Israel reported the smallest percentages, ranging from under 7% to 10%.
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by Rupe | Jul 27, 2011 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex, Inspiration
The world can be a beautiful place, full of possibilities and life. You can feel invincible and in control. But it’s not always like that, is it? The world can also be a stressful, upsetting, confidence-crushing place. At times, it seems like even something as clear-cut as weight loss is harder than it really needs to be. Is it worth the trouble, you ask. Why am I banging my head against the wall? Is it really doing any good?
You’re darned right it is!
When life and your mind are full of troubles, when things seem out of control, you’ve got to take control of what you can. When confidence is low, that’s exactly when you need to be at your healthiest, your strongest, your most energetic. There’s no better time to create your own little corner of sanity and positive feeling. The best way you can do that is to stick with those small daily weight loss goals.
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My Comments:
Really inspiring article, not just for challenges with weight loss, but for all types of life challenges in general. I see myself in the story about the frog…this is a must read!
by Rupe | Jul 25, 2011 | Mad Musings
Author: Carl Richards of The New York Times
We often hear about the importance of starting to save early. Usually the examples are focused on saving whatever you can when you’re in your 20s to take advantage of the power of compound interest.
But what if you were too busy trying to pay a student loan and other bills in your 20s, or like many of us, had to use all the savings you built up to get through the last few years? Now you find yourself closing in on 40 and feeling like you missed the boat.
I’ve thought about this problem ever since I read about the recent study that found that nearly half of Americans wouldn’t be able to come up with $2,000 in 30 days if they needed it. This reality hits home every time I have a conversation with people 35 to 45 who feel so far behind the savings game that they aren’t sure what to do.
For that group the advice is no longer start early, but simply start now. The only thing that matters at this point is that the longer you wait, the more painful it will be. Compound interest can still work, but not until you start saving. Â Continue reading….
My Comments:
Carl Richards is a certified financial planner in Park City, Utah. His sketches are archived here on the Bucks blog and on his personal Web site, BehaviorGap.com.  I really like his articles on financial planning.
by Rupe | Jul 24, 2011 | Health-Wellness-Sex
We got women to confess what makes a man irresistible. Follow these tips to become that guy.
1. Play the Name Game
“Say my name, often. It makes me feel as though you’re totally focused on me.”
2. Pay Up
“Be generous when we’re on a date—offer to pay, tip well. It will make me think you’re just as giving in bed.”
3. Get Your Hands on Her
“Touch me on the arm while talking to me, on my shoulder if standing above me, on my hips if standing behind me, around my waist if walking beside me. It’s a subtle but effective way to let me know you’re genuinely interested.”   Continue Read …
My Comments:
As an avid reader of Men’s Health, I felt inclined to pass on one of my latest reads.  for some of my male friends out there, please take heed; and for females, let me know how far off target this article is. Â
A new study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin confirms what everyone who went to high school already knows: Attractive, strong guys are more likely to be extroverts.
