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What Your Hugging Style Says About You Romantic partners hugged much longer than platonic friends, with lovebirds hugging for an average of 7.02-seconds, compared to 2.88-seconds for pals. Surprisingly, the way people positioned their feet, knees or hips didn’t seem to matter. But personality factors play a part in hugging tightness. People who show high neuroticism (those prone to anxiety and sel...

The True Cost Of The American Dream According to new research , the price of the American Dream is now more than $5-million. The study reveals that the price has skyrocketed $600-thousand from last year’s total of $4.4-million and it’s nearly 50% higher than it was just two years ago. Investopedia added in the estimated cost of healthcare over a lifetime - $414,208 - which wasn’t included in previ...

People's Biggest Regrets I can't believe I admitted what I admitted...but we pull the curtain all the way back. Here are some examples. Caring too much about what people think Not saving enough money earlier in life Not exercising or taking care of their health better Staying in a relationship too long Not telling someone how they really felt Missing out on travel opportunities Spending too much o...

The 7 "A's" of Super-Aging These seven A’s are the key to making your golden years the best ones of your life: Attitude - Having a positive outlook and a concrete vision of the future is essential.  Awareness - Staying aware can be tough in the 24/7 news cycle, but  keeping up with the latest treatments, products and services that can help health challenges, and knowing which sources you can reall...

The Key To Confidence Is DIY A new survey finds those who’ve finished DIY projects around the house say it boosts their confidence, happiness and satisfaction.  For 86%, completing a home-related DIY task makes them feel accomplished and that feeling sticks around for six weeks afterward. Seeing a friend succeed with a tricky household job gives 63% of those polled the guts to give a harder projec...

The Dinkiest Saturday Of All Time Jeff and I are DINKs, duel income no kids...and we proved it this weekend. We went to to the San Francisco Symphony to see and hear the marvel Studios Infinity Saga. It was 23 clips from Marvel movies with this amazing symphony playing along, It was so wonderful I cried. Then we strolled over to Morton's for martinis and steaks. #DinkLife Things Your Party Guests...

Binge Watching Shows Might Be Good For You This sums me up. according to new research from the University of Georgia. It suggests there may be some mental health benefits to binge-watching shows and movies you love. The  new study  finds that watching episode after episode or having movie marathons or binge-reading books can make it harder for a story to get out of your head. And that’s not necess...

MRI Update I finally got my results back yesterday. I haven't had my doc go over them yet. Since te medical jargon was too much for my peabrain, my husband suggested we put the diagnosis into GPT. Think swelling, arthritis, degeneration....basically, I'm "corpsifying" and the fall exacerbated it. I am hoping for a steroid shot and physical therapy. The 3-3-3 Method Tired of writing the same to-do...

Do You Think A Four-Day Work Would Actually Work? Seven in 10 workers feel they could be just as productive in a four-day work week, according to new research.  Things That Make Insomnia Worse Staying in bed longer - Experts advise a sleep routine of getting up at the same time every morning and only getting into bed when you’re truly tired. Cutting out screens completely - Lying in bed without so...

MRI Update I went in for a neck MRI after I tripped over a dog bed in the dark. It has been a minute and I've been living on a steady diet of Advil and Tylenol. My chiropractor suggested the MRI. I haven't gotten my results yet, but as far as MRI's going, it wasn't terrible (the Xanax helped). But the staff was kind and they prepped my really well. I asked the technician if he thought MRI's would...

Live By The Ocean & You Will Live Longer What scientists found and what they think might explain their findings: Coastal residents live about one year longer than the 79-year national average. Inland urban dwellers often die around age 78, slightly younger than average. Key benefits of coastal living include cleaner air, milder weather, less drought, fewer heatwaves, and more recreation opport...

Strangest Things Ever Put On A Wedding Registry On Buzzfeed under wedding shaming... "My grandmother was super offended that my distant cousin had lube on hers. Seriously. I just laughed." "I had a coworker who, in genuine earnest, asked for a Volkswagen Beetle. She was like, 'His family is rich, so why not shoot my shot?'" "A four-pound bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows. And that’s exactly what I...

Quit Cracking "Quiet cracking" is a workplace term for the gradual psychological and emotional deterioration of an employee who remains in their job but becomes increasingly disengaged, unmotivated, and unhappy, often due to factors like lack of career growth, feelings of being undervalued, burnout, and job insecurity from AI or a difficult job market. Unlike " quiet quitting ," which is a conscio...

My Husband, The Jeff, Has a New Habit & I am Not Here For it Jeff has this habit of saying to "no" to everything without taking a minute to consider the idea. Happy hour? No. Watch this new TV Series? No. And if I question why he says no, he responds..."fine, just do it since I have no say." What?! It is really annoying. Cheap Dopamine Hits People Are Sharing Their Best Low-Cost Dopamine- Boos...

Corey Got Shamed I had people over on Friday for an impromptu happy hour. At one point I asked my husband to refill one of our guests' glass. The guest stated, "you know women can do things too." He was absolutely right. I immediately got up and got the refill. My husband rode that one all weekend, he was gleeful. Parents Spent Their Kid's College Fund Kayla on Instagram DMs writes:  I just found...

Advice From Parents That Doesn't Hold Up Redditors are spilling the most outdated “money tips” they’ve gotten from their parents that are no longer helpful. "It doesn’t matter what your degree is in, just get a degree and there will be plenty of jobs available when you graduate." "'Balance your checkbook.' I don't even have a checkbook. I've come to learn that some companies use pay cards for empl...

The Lengths People Go To Save Their Phones A new survey says folks would consider doing shocking and disgusting things to make sure they didn’t lose or break their device. More than a third (38%) would be willing to skip eating for an entire day if it would keep their phone safe.  If they dropped their phone onto subway tracks, one in five (20%) would risk their safety to climb down and pick it up...

RED FLAGS THAT MIGHT MEAN YOUR FRIEND ISN’T HAPPY FOR YOU When you have a personal win, you want to share it with your friends. But everyone doesn’t always seem as happy for your successes. Here are a few things to watch out for the next time you’re excitedly telling your friends about your latest win: They change the subject quickly They downplay your accomplishment It feels like they’re competin...

Over 40 Wants These Requirements A Reddit user asks the subreddit r/AskWomenOver40, “What’s a really weird, UNCONVENTIONAL thing that you absolutely NEED in a partner?” Hundreds of women did not hold back, confessing the strange and surprising qualities they’re looking for in a partner. From “Cannot be a spitter” to “Has the skills necessary to do well in a zombie apocalypse," these ladies know ex...

Fewer Young Americans Reaching Major Adulting Milestones Some people never want to grow up and according to new research from the U.S. Census Bureau, fewer young adults are hitting milestones related to adulthood. It turns out, there’s been a dramatic shift in how many young people in the country are reaching major life events, like moving out of their parents’ house, getting married and having a...

Ridiculous Excuses For Missing Work A new Reddit thread is reminding us that people will say just about anything to get out of work. What is your story? "I was once late to work because I was glued in my apartment. They replaced the carpet in the common hallway overnight, and were too enthusiastic with the glue by my door. I had to wait until maintenance arrived at 8 a.m., so they could body slam...

Habits People Picked Up After Visiting Other Countries A post in the travel subreddit asks, “What’s something you adopted into your lifestyle after visiting another country?” Nearly a thousand Redditors responded with the habits and products they’ve added to their routine after learning about them while traveling abroad. From a bidet discovered in Japan to individual comforters for each partner af...

Corey Has Psychic Anxiety At least three times in my life, I have had crazy emotions the day before something bad happens. In high school, after a cross country run I started crying for no reason. The next day, my parents announced they were getting a divorce. The day before the guy I thought was the one dumped me, same thing. I had crazy anxiety Monday...my dad had a bad fall Tuesday morning. (He...

Things To Get You Going Besides Coffee Sun exposure - getting sunlight it in the morning is actually energizing on a neurological level.  Movement - a quick stretch, some yoga poses, or a brisk walk outside can boost energy by improving circulation, increasing dopamine and helping you feel less groggy. Meditation and breathwork - Even five minutes of meditation can help boost energy, quiet mental...

Corey Is A Terrible Person...Again.  The previous owner of my home wrote me note asking if she and her brother could come visit the house over the weekend.  I never got back to her. I didn't want to give out my number. Am I awful? How To Sneak In More Movement Do some squats or wall sits while your food is heating up  Bike or walk to errands  Take the stairs  Walk while you talk on the phone Get a...