
Dec 1 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
We’re used to hearing about people spreading colds and flu. But according to a new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, there’s another human condition that’s equally contagious: loneliness. Complete Story...

Nov 24 - By Jacqueline Stenson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Should you do anything when your unfit family is stuffing themselves at Thanksgiving? And how can a husband motivate his wife to get on board the wellness train before baby comes along? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
Nov 23 - By Christopher Elliott, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
I’m not sure how a fully inflated beach ball got in my hotel room.

Nov 11 - By Jacqueline Stenson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Is it true that exercising will eventually wear out your joints, heart or any other body parts? Should you wait awhile after working out before showering? Smart Fitness answers your queries.

Nov 5 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
It’s been a long day at the office and all you want to do is grab a cold one and plop down in front of the TV. But just as you’re getting comfy, you notice something odd on the floor in front of you. It’s a message spelled out in your son’s Legos, only he’s not quite old enough to spell. And if he were, he certainly wouldn’t write “DIE!” on the living room floor in colorful plastic bricks.

Nov 4 - By Kim Campbell Thornton, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
A video of best buddies Suriya (orangutan) and Roscoe (pooch) is a YouTube sensation. An old tortoise and a young hippo have their own Web site and line of books detailing their friendship. You see stories of unlikely animal friends on the news: horses nuzzling cats, dogs caring for kittens and a pig nursing tiger cubs — and in May, Oprah even featured a dog and elephant who are best friends on her show.

Nov 2 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Mortifying childhood memories come easily to Candice Broom, a 29-year-old elementary school teacher from Birmingham, Ala.

Oct 30 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
We’ve all heard the adage about cleanliness being next to godliness, but a forthcoming study in the journal Psychological Science may have empirically proved it.
Oct 21 - By Herb Weisbaum, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Thirty years ago, when my father passed away, my brother and I knew just where to look for all of his financial papers. Some were in his top desk drawer. The rest were in the family safe deposit box.
Oct 21 - By Associated Press
A St. Paul bank teller refused to hand over cash to a gunman and lived to tell about it. Authorities said the would-be robber walked into the Cherokee State Bank on Tuesday afternoon. He pointed a handgun at a teller and demanded money, but when she refused, he ran away with nothing.

Oct 14 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
“If it weren’t for Central Park, all us New Yorkers would kill each other,” says Ruta Fox, a 50-something jewelry entrepreneur from Manhattan. “It’s the saving grace of this city.”

Sep 23 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
A pricey prescription drug thickens eyelashes, but it can cause light eyes to turn brown, hairs to pop up in surprising spots and other odd side effects, the FDA warns.

Sep 15 - By Jacqueline Stenson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Busy moms who chase after young children may feel like they are run ragged by the end of the day, but they may not have engaged in as much physical activity as they think.
Sep 14 - By Christopher Elliott, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
How do you make the most of a visit to an almost-bankrupt hotel? Here’s how to spot a property and what to do if you find yourself checking into one.

Sep 10 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
They scour the Web in search of stolen phrases, dig through documents looking for evidence of looting. They can’t issue citations, but they can certainly let you know if you’ve failed to include one. Yes, the plagiarism police are on the job.

Sep 9 - By jasmin-aline-persch
The medical drama "House" is having a real impact on health care, say doctors who report a rise in patients who’ve self-diagnosed a condition they saw on the TV show — and expect costly tests.

Aug 26 - By Herb Weisbaum, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Rent-A-Center spokesman Magic Johnson promises the company will give you “the respect you

Aug 18 - By Jacqueline Stenson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Today, some parents have begun signing up their 5-year-olds for summer classes or even tutoring to boost thei

Aug 11 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
In a world swirling with studies, stories, online health forums, and several thousand pounds of conflicting research, it’s hard to figure out what to do and who to believe when it comes to truly healthy behavior.

Aug 3 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Internet search engines have become everybody’s favorite friend and confidante, acting as a automated repository of answers for just about any kind of question, no matter how strange.

Jul 30 - By Elizabeth Fernandez, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The first time Thom Guthrie retired, after a long career as a teacher and school administrator, he was 60. The California man had undergone major heart surgery and thought he was ready to relax.

Jul 21 - By Jacqueline Stenson, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Chad Bowers didn’t learn about his favorite new workout at the gym or by reading an article about it. He watched videos on YouTube, where people have posted thousands of clips of themselves jumping over benches and railings, leaping down flights of stairs, climbing up walls and fences, and swinging from playground equipment and tree branches.

Jul 13 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Timothy Fleming used to hide cash all over the house — tucked into lapel pockets, secreted within hollowed-out pumpkins, nestled within cake tins above the fridge. That is, until he discovered the horror of a trashed cash stash.

Jul 6 - By Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter
Richard Laermer, CEO of New York-based RLM PR, has noticed a disturbing trend lately. Employees who quit aren’t giving the customary two weeks’ notice, and some are even breaking noncompete agreements they signed.

Jun 23 - By Linda Carroll, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
A new government study turned up some unexpected and puzzling disparities in injuries to women and babies during childbirth.