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Millennials, baby boomers drive fewer miles

A new report by the advocacy group U.S. PIRG shows the number of miles Americans drive have dropped since the middle of the last decade.

Tags: cars, commuting, millennials, baby boomers, U.S. PIRG, Nick Iannelli

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The more couples drink, the more likely they'll get divorced

The chances of growing old with your spouse may depend on how much you drink together, according to a new study.

Tags: alcohol, drinking, couples, relationships, Randi Martin

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Hate long gym sessions? Try everyday activities instead

People don't have to put in long sessions at the gym to reap the health benefits of being active, according to a new study.

Tags: kristi king, health, gym,

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Study: Readers trust amateur book reviews as much expert book reviews

A study from the Harvard Business School says when it comes to book reviews, readers trust each other as much as they trust the so-called experts.

Tags: book, Harvard Business School, literary critic, Amazon

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Women are better at parking than men, study finds

Parking can be a challenge for both men and women, but a new study of thousands of drivers finds that women tend to be better at parking than men.

Tags: NCP, parking, women, men, who parks better, kristi king

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Study: Honesty is good for your heart

Some kinds of gossip may actually be good for you.

Tags: berkely, researchers, cheating, honesty, heart rate

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What your smartphone says about you

Whether you choose to talk on an iPhone or an Android says something about your personality, a new survey shows.

Tags: smartphone, iPhone, android, optimistic, pessimistic

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HIV study offers hope toward vaccine development

An unprecedented new HIV study may change how soon the virus can be detected in a person's system -- which scientists hope could lead to developing an effective vaccination.

Tags: HIV, virus, vaccine, Kenya, Frew Sawe, detection, transmission

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Learn to lessen the stress of extreme commuting

D.C. commuters are familiar with the stress that accompanies a long drive, but a new study shows that extreme commuting can cause more than just stress.

Tags: commute, extreme commute, road rage, stress, lessen stress

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One easy step to a healthier 2012: Breakfast

If you're trying to live healthier in 2012, there's something you should stop doing: skipping breakfast.

Tags: breakfast, health, diet, eggs

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