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Willpower, or the ability to say, ‘no, thanks’ and mean it to cupcake No. 2, or yet another clothing sale at anthropologie.com, isn’t always easily summoned. For many of us it’s a struggle to deny ourselves the things we momentarily desire, especially when they’re covered in thick butter cream or going fast at up to 60 per cent off.

It’s in my perversely curious nature to look for the most salacious yet educational news stories to both enjoy and discuss every morning. So you can imagine my delight when I found the story “Female Infidelity: Why Women Cheat” on CNN.com this morning: sex and science! What a fabulous combination, like Glee and the mute button on my remote control.

If you buy grocery-store chicken on a regular basis you may want to consider handling it and preparing it with care. A study (via Rodale.com) by researchers in Montreal found that as much as two-thirds of the chicken sold in grocery stores contains bacteria that are resistant to treatment by many common antibiotics.

You wouldn't think a white polo shirt could cause so much fuss. But never underestimate the power of Kate Middleton's style.

The 21st century parent spends a lot of time thinking about what to name their offspring. When they’re not thumbing through great works of literature (Trigorin?) or baby-naming books for the nom juste, they’re searching online for the most unique, stand-out-in-a-crowd names.