Shauna Wright
What Do You Need to Know About Women’s Services Under New Health Care Reform?
August 1 marks the day when a key provision of President Obama’s health care reform law goes into effect: private insurance companies now must provide contraception and many women’s preventive services for free.
But because insurance in general can be complicated, there are some things you’ll need to know.
Fake Groupon Emails Contain Hidden Viruses — Dollars and Sense
Even the best writers sometimes misspell things, but if you’ve recently gotten an awkwardly worded, typo-laden email that appears to be from daily deal site Groupon, you can rest assured that you didn’t just catch the editors on a bad day.
That spelling-challenged missive is the work of scammers.
Could Your Stressful Job Be Aging You?
If you feel older than your years, maybe your job is to blame. New research proves stress at work could actually make your cells age at an accelerated rate.
How Much Are Olympic Medals Actually Worth?
Olympic athletes often train for years in the hopes of someday getting a medal. But while the 4,700 medals currently being doled out in London are priceless to the athletes who win them, the actual value of the raw materials may be less than you think.
Walking While Texting Is More Dangerous Than You May Think
We all know about the dangers of texting while driving — but what about texting while walking?
This Day in History for August 1 – MTV Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1842 – The Lombard Street Riot erupts in Philadelphia (More info)
1914 – Germany declares war on Russia, launching World War I (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 1 – Chuck D, Adam Duritz and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Chuck D
Age: 52
Occupation: Rapper, Producer and Activist
Known For: Creating politically and socially-conscious music with the legendary rap group Public Enemy on controversial songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ co-hosting ‘Unfiltered’ on the now-defunct Air America radio network, and a famous appearance before
Study Reveals Women’s Chocolate Cravings Aren’t Hormonal
Ladies, if you’ve come to expect chocolate cravings around your time of the month, they may be all in your head — new research indicates there could be no biological basis for them.
Pregnant Survivor of Colorado Shooting Miscarries Days After Her Young Daughter Dies [VIDEO]
Ashley Moser, who was seriously wounded in the Colorado theater shooting two weeks ago, not only faces the physical pain of recovery, but a pair of devastating emotional losses as well — her six-year-old daughter was killed in the tragedy, and Moser also suffered a miscarriage as a result of her injuries.
Baby Boomers Like the Savings but Hate the Phrase ‘Senior Discount’ — Dollars and Sense
With age comes wisdom — and eventually, senior discounts. But while the older set likes those cost-saving perks, they’d rather call them something else.