WOMEN GAIN WEIGHT AFTER THE WEDDING, MEN AFTER THE DIVORCE

According to a new study from Ohio State University, women are likely to gain weight after their wedding -- and men are likely to gain weight after their divorce.

The researchers called the changes in marital status "weight shocks."

"Divorces for men and, to some extent, marriages for women, promote weight gains that may be large enough to pose a health risk," study leader Dmitry Tumin said.

The likelihood of major weight gains following weddings and divorces increases the most for people over the age of 30.

Source: Fox News

STUDY: Slacking Off Online Is Good For Productivity

According to new study, slacking off at work by surfing the Internet is actually good for productivity.

Researchers found that goofing off by checking stuff out online refreshes tired workers.

But, the results weren't so great for such activities as checking e-mail, sending text messages or making phone calls, which seemed to be mentally taxing for people.

The problem, of course, is getting people to restrict their Internet use to small, controlled breaks -- and avoiding letting Internet use get out of control.

Source: Time

Trying To Be A Supermom Can Make You Depressed

According to a new study, trying to be a "supermom" can be bad for your mental health.

Researchers found that supermoms have higher rates of depression compared with working moms who let things slide.

The least depressed moms are those who do NOT expect to combine work and family life seamlessly.

"Somewhat ironically, women who don't expect to be able to balance work and family have better mental health than those who do," explained lead researcher Katrina Leupp.

Source: MLive.com

GALLUP POLL: Republicans Neck-and-Neck with Obama

If the presidential election were to happen today, it would be a tight race no matter which Republican candidate was going up against President Obama.

According to a new Gallup poll released yesterday, Obama's approval rating is now around 40 percent. He leads Michele Bachmann 48 to 44 percent and Ron Paul 47 to 45 percent, but he's tied with Texas Governor Rick Perry with 47 percent each, and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is ahead of Obama 48 to 46 percent.

Source: NationalJournal