Give Your Dog…A Plate Of Stuffing? [PetSugar] Hey, humans aren’t the only ones who deserve to dig into a special meal today. Plenty of Thanksgiving menu items are safe to feed your pooch, including turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. And if you’re feeling really ambitious, certain leftovers make the perfect ingredients for doggie treats you can make yourself. (They look so tasty, no one will judge you for stealing a bite yourself.) What Do Sports And Sex Have In Common? [The New York Times] Sure, they’re both sweaty and great ways to boost your heart rate. But athletic competition and sex have another, surprising, element in common: oxytocin. Nicknamed “the love hormone,” oxytocin is released by the brain during instances of close human interaction (like sex, childbirth, or a romantic date) and is thought to assist in human bonding. So, as new research indicates, it makes sense that oxytocin is involved in competitive sports—cooperation and trust between athletes, combined with intense moments of celebration, appear to bring teammates together. (You don’t need to bend it like Beckham to score a surge of the hormone. Try these 10 Science-Backed Ways To Boost Oxytocin.) This Year, Ditch The Leftover Turkey Sandwiches [Greatist] Thanksgiving dinner hasn’t even started yet, and you’re already getting tired of leftover turkey sandwiches. Lucky for you, there’s plenty more to do with holiday leftovers, from cranberries to stuffing to, yes, turkey—no sandwiches involved. Follow her on Twitter: @katiedrumm Send news tips and positive vibes to: Katie.Drummond@rodale.com
