Friday, 30 September 2011

Laughter good medicine for dementia?

Laughter good medicine for dementia?

Laughter good medicine for dementia? A new study in Australia suggests that laughter may be good medicine for elderly people with dementia. Researchers who




followed about 400 nursing home residents found that people who worked with a humor therapist seemed – you guessed it – happier.

Rosie O'Donnell taps Russell Brand for new show

Rosie O'Donnell taps Russell Brand for new show

Rosie O'Donnell taps Russell Brand for new show, Comedian Russell Brand, 36, is set to be the first guest on Rosie O'Donnell's, 49, new talk show on OWN.




"The Rosie Show" is said to be a daily talk show covering current events with live performances and a behind-the-scenes glimpse into O'Donnell's life

Parenthood makes you fatter?

Parenthood makes you fatter?

Parenthood makes you fatter? Parents are more likely to gain weight than people who have never had kids, according to a new study in Social Science and Medicine.




By age 55, parents had a body mass index of more than 30 the childless had BMIs of 25 to 29

Cops: millions in toothbrushes stolen

3 arrested for allegedly stealing oral hygiene products

Cops: millions in toothbrushes stolen, 3 arrested for allegedly stealing oral hygiene products. 3 people have been arrested and accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of oral hygiene products. During the investigation, one of the suspects allegedly




pawned more than $22,000 worth of stolen electronic toothbrushes and whitening strips. The pawn shop owner is accused of selling stolen goods.

Best cities for mustaches?

Best cities for mustaches?

Best cities for mustaches? Chicago heads the list of cities that are mustache-friendly, according to the American Mustache Institute. Bears




players who sport the facial hair are a key factor in the institute’s decision, said chairman Aaron Perlut.

Teacher punishes kid for saying 'Bless you'

Teacher punishes kid for saying 'bless you'

Teacher punishes kid for saying 'bless you', A California student was punished by his teacher for saying "bless you" to a sneezing classmate.



The teacher, Steve Cuckovich, says the punishment wasn't about religious beliefs, but about the disruption it caused. The school's principal says he talked with Cuckovich about the punishment.

Babysitters used toddler as decoy?

Baby sitters used toddler as decoy

Baby sitters used toddler as decoy, Two baby sitters were jailed in Indiana on felony theft charges after cops say they used a 2-year-old to hide alcohol in a shopping cart and left the store. Benjamin Sims, 27, and Danielle Howey, 26, allegedly




tried to steal DVDs in another store but were caught. The toddler’s mother, Nicole McCullough, went on a frantic search for her son.