You probably already know that laughing strengthens immunity, conditions muscles, increases circulation and relieves depression. But did you also know that having a sense of humor can actually boost your career? Studies show that people who use humor to cope with challenges at work are promoted faster – and farther – than serious-minded coworkers. Source: Humor Works,

It’s December 17th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1986, more than four years after breaking up, the Doobie Brothers played a reunion show in Palo Alto, California to benefit charity. It inspired them to do a reunion tour the next year. In 1994, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora married actress Heather Locklear. In 2005, Billboard revealed that U2 had the top-grossing tour of the year with their 90-date Vertigo trek, which was seen by more t

It’s December 16th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1970, five singles and five albums by Creedence Clearwater Revival were certified gold in the US. The singles were “Down on the Corner,” “Lookin out My Back Door,” “Travelin’ Band,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Up Around the Bend,” and the LPs were Cosmo’s Factory, Willy and the Poor Boys, Green River, Bayou Country and Creedence Clearwater Revival. In 1983, The Who announced that they were splitt

You probably already know that laughing strengthens immunity, conditions muscles, increases circulation and relieves depression. But did you also know that having a sense of humor can actually boost your career? Studies show that people who use humor to cope with challenges at work are promoted faster – and farther – than serious-minded coworkers. Source: Humor Works,

It’s December 15th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1990, Rod Stewart married model Rachel Hunter in Beverly Hills. They’d go on to split nine years later. In 2006, Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun died at age 83 from complications following a head injury he suffered in October when we fell at a Rolling Stones concert in New York. Ertegun signed the Stones, Led Zeppelin and many others. In 1992, Nirvana released their compilation alb

Researchers looked at thousands of people over a decade and found that five simple lifestyle habits reduced brain disease risk by 60 percent. The magic five: a diet rich in leafy greens, daily physical activity, not smoking, light to moderate alcohol intake, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities. If you can’t do all five, just do one. That will reduce your risk by 27 percent. Source: Rush University Medical Center in Chicago

It’s December 14th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1962, Bill Wyman made his live debut with The Rollin’ Stones at the Ricky Tick Club, Star and Garter Hotel in Windsor, England. In 1995, classified White House documents were released, revealing that the FBI spied on John Lennon and his anti-war activities in the early ‘70s in a possible attempt to have him deported. The reports also criticized Yoko Ono’s singing ability. In 1999, for the fi

We're in the thick of the holiday shopping frenzy, and it may be creating some domestic tension. Men and women are pretty divided on who steers the shopping cart. Two in three women say they are primarily responsible for their household’s holiday shopping. However, only 30 percent of men agree that the woman of the house is in charge. Also, 41 percent of men say they're just as responsible for holiday shopping as the women in their lives, while only 25 percent of women say th

It’s December 13th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1966, Jimi Hendrix made his TV debut on England’s Ready Steady Go! and also recorded “Foxy Lady” with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. In 1985, Phil Collins made his US TV acting debut on Miami Vice. He played a drug dealer. In 1993, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash joined Billy Joel onstage in LA to play a solo on the tune “Shameless.” In 1999, Slipknot DJ Number 0 jumped off a 35-foot high balcon

What are Americans’ top holiday stressors? Lack of time tops a new survey, followed by lack of money, pressure of giving the perfect gift, family gatherings, staying on a diet, and having to travel over the holidays. Source: American Psychological Association survey