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Women suffer more damage to their cardiovascular health from poor sleep than men do, and researchers at Duke University Medical Center believe they've determined why. They found that poor sleep is associated with greater psychological distress and higher levels of biomarkers associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. They also found that these associations are stronger in ...

The majority of most successful, good-looking, educated, talented females are still single. Does this mean they are too successful for a mate?

For the second time in less than ten years, a candidate might win an election with fewer votes than his or, ahem, her opponent. I understand how our election process makes this possible. What I don’t understand is why we sit still for it. I know that the United States is a republic and not a pure democracy. I understand the ...

When Ashley Storm wants to chill, she does yoga. And when she wants to help her Labrador mix relax, she has Loki join in. Yes, a dog doing yoga. It's called - what else? - doga. People help their dogs into yoga poses and then rub or nuzzle them while the dogs stretch or just hang out. "They stretch naturally, like ...

LATimes blogger Monica Corocan recently wrote a blog which used recent advertisements from chocolate brands such as Dove and Hershey's as a catalyst for the differences between male-focused and female-focused advertising. Check it out: Anyone seen the new commercial for Hershey's Bliss chocolate squares? Women of all ages - with long, lustrous locks and post-coital smiles romp in some sort of ...

There is one "winner" who crosses the finish line first. There are the many who quit before they've completed the race. Finally, there are the rest of us who don't finish first, but are determined to complete the race nevertheless.

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Federal safety officials were negligent in their approval of work plans for a Utah coal mine that collapsed in August 2007, leaving nine dead, a Labor Department report concluded Monday.

With no pulse, no heartbeat and no vital signs, he lay slumped in the front seat of his Saturn, foot wedged against the accelerator with the car stuck between a tree and a stucco wall in Mertz's townhome complex in Glendale, Arizona.

I have a big confession: I think we women ruined the workplace. Ouch. I don't want to feel that way, but take a look. Once upon a time, when a woman took a professional job, she worked a 60-hour week on average. Her boss was a man and she thought she had to prove herself. She didn't make any more money ...

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama secured the backing of a second female senator on Monday as a top supporter of rival Hillary Rodham Clinton raised expectations for Obama in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary. Freshman Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who recently voiced concerns about the rancorous tone of the Democratic primary, said she was forced to choose after the difficulty of remaining ...

Which decision do you think has a bigger impact on someone's life: finding the right job, or finding the right significant other? No one's going to argue with the notion that where you live affects your employment prospects. But the place you call home has a lot to do with your chances of finding the right partner as well. Having an ...

Today marks the launch date of Shine (shine.yahoo.com), Yahoo's new attempt to win over the hearts and minds of e-women everywhere - at least, between the ages of 24 and 54. Therefore, today also marks the trillionth attempt for a larger internet company to attempt to shift demographics in order to cover women's media and women's news. If you take a ...

When we touched on Tibet at the end of last week’s WeeklyDIVA, it seemed to be a situation certain to make more headlines. And that it did. From weeping monks to “fake” monks and more violence, scenes of protests calling for Tibet’s independence from China spanned the globe this week, from Tibet to Nepal to Greece. And while the call for ...

The strain and stress was unmistakable this week, all over the world. From the swift demise of the investment bank Bear Stearns to the turmoil in the stock markets; from U.S. protests marking five years of war in Iraq to Tibetans rising up against China. Bear Stearns and the markets It was last Friday that Bear Stearns announced it would not ...

There is a harsh reality to affirmative action and diversity initiatives: They sometimes make people of color and women uncomfortable. While many of us support affirmative action, it really is a double-edged sword. This sword was in full view in the recent comments of Geraldine Ferraro. Well known as the first woman to run on a major party's Presidential ticket, she ...

Some US cities are perfect for the intelligent, driven women of today. It's easy to identify the qualities of a top-notch city: lots of economic opportunity, strong education and health care system, safe streets, and a sense of community and culture. But which city is the right one for you? Excelle has combed through hordes of city lists, best-of rankings, and ...

Overall Score: 74 Population: 582,174 Description: As the second largest city and fastest growing area in Wisconsin, Madison has a very low unemployment rate and several very pedestrian-friendly areas. Madison also hosts a sprawling state university, as well as the most extensive network of bike trails in the United States. Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Families Median Salary for Women: $45,928 ...

Overall Score: 80 Population: 3,888,163 Description: Referred to as "The City of Brotherly Love" (this is the modern greek translation), Philadelphia is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a metro-area population of around 5.8 million. As one of the first politically-important state capitals, Philadelphia was the social and geographical crux of the first thirteen American colonies. Best ...

Overall Score: 86 Population: 102,743 Description: On the East shore of San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is one of the oldest settlements in the region of modern California, Berkeley is a progressive, highly conscious city comprised mostly of college students and younger workers. With a high population density and an excellent main strip of bars and restaurants, Berkeley is a safe, peaceful ...

Overall Score: Population: 55,277 Description: With an excellent public school system and a strong real estate market, Bethesda is one of the smaller city-towns on our list. Home to several major health care providers as well as the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda is a unique city for older women looking for a more residential setting. Best For: Young Couples, Families, ...