In a study of nearly 200 obese, non-diabetic adults, researchers from Tel Aviv University found that a 600-calorie breakfast that includes dessert can help dieters lose weight and keep it off over the long term. Indulging in the morning—when the body’s metabolism is at its most active and can work off the extra calories during the day—may be a key factor in weight loss, say researchers. Plus, a sweet indulgence in the morning may help stave off cravings. Aha! Mom Does Have A Favorite [The New York Times] Not only do most mothers have a favorite child, but they don’t mind admitting it either, finds research from Cornell University. Researchers talked to mothers ages 65 to 75 in the Boston area about their adult offspring and found that moms’ favorite is the one whom they feel the most emotionally close to and think is the most similar to her. 75% of Married Women Say Sex is Key [USA Today] Married sex may get a bad rap as being rather elusive, but a new survey finds it’s alive and well in marriages across the country. Of the 1,001 wives ages 18 to 49 surveyed, 75 percent say a good sex life with their spouse is “very or extremely important.” Can Yoga Class Kill You? [NPR] Rarely, says William Broad, a Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer and author of the new book The Science of Yoga, but some yoga moves can be quite dangerous. Using the latest scientific research, Broad explains the many benefits of yoga, while debunking the myths surrounding it. Why Mothers Work—Even If They Don’t Have To [The Atlantic] University of Louisville researchers interviewed 40 working women from a range of backgrounds and marital statuses and found that most women would work at least part time even if they didn’t have to. The women said they find more fulfillment and self-confidence in paid work than in parenting—personal benefits that they believe are good for their kids, too. The Benefit of a Big Bottom [The Daily Mail] Storing fat in your derrière, rather than your stomach, cuts levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol and raises the “good” HDL cholesterol, according to a new study from Oxford University. Researchers suggest that having an ample backside can even cut the risk of diabetes.
