on August 16th, 2009
Teenagers who listen to songs with explicit, provocative and degrading sexual references are more likely to start having sex at an early age, reports American Journal of Preventative Medicine. A study, which compared the sex lives and music listening habits of 711 teens, found that while 45 percent of regular listeners had sex, only 21 per cent of the irregular listeners did. The study could not establish a cause and effect relationship. It may also be that kids who indulge in sexual activities prefer those kinds of songs.
on May 15th, 2008
Summer time and your car’s air-conditioner will almost always be switched on when you’re driving. Here’s how you can make the most efficient use of it Continue reading »
on May 14th, 2008
Most workers think that if they do their work well, they deserve to have raises and bonuses heaped upon them. That would be true in a pure meritocracy. But in the real world, the politics of compensation are not that simple. Think about these issues to increase your salary and benefits: Continue reading »
on March 20th, 2008
Seventy-three is the average number of daily decisions people make about home, family, work, and shopping. And a little anger can help you choose wisely. When plagued by indecision, think about a recent incident that got you steamed. Continue reading »
on March 18th, 2008
Infants who have not yet learned language can still tell friend from foe. Babies aged around six months prefer people who cooperate, rather than people who hurt. This ability could be the foundation for moral thought and action later in life, say researchers. Continue reading »