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Could a spare tire or love handles actually prove beneficial, reducing your risk of dying from chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease?

What foods contribute to steady weight gain as we age? You might be surprised to find a few pantry staples on the list.

Our parents are not only responsible for bringing us into the world, but they also play a significant role in the kinds of children, and later adults, that we become. And though free will and critical thinking (and downright luck) surely affect how we fare in life, one new study suggests that there is one experience that can radically influence our development and sense of self.

Ask yourself this: What are my political expectations of Steve Martin? What is Jerry Seinfeld obligated to offer me in terms of personal information?

Ladies, don’t lose heart. You may not own your own home; you may not have any savings to speak of (does an overdraft count?), and occasionally, you may find yourself so flat broke by mid-month that you have to put that box of tampons on your Visa. But did you know that you’ve got something altogether more valuable than money, real estate, cash and your pride?