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Short Sleep Leads to Obesity In Children, Study Says

5 hours ago by Briana Rognlin | Comment

Could infant sleep patterns determine adult weight? According to a report in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, short nighttime sleep in infancy and early childhood could lead to obesity later in life. The study surveyed the sleep habits and weight of two groups of children – one younger (0 to 59 months) and one older (60 to 120 months – both in 1996 and 2002. In the younger group, short nighttime sleep duration in the first survey was highly associated with obesity later, in the second survey. In the older group, the correlation wasn’t as strong. … More »
Garlic Garden: Find out how to grow and harvest your own garlic. (via The Daily Green)
Sponsored Post: Elan's Surprise

7 hours ago by Briana Rognlin | Comment

Elan, who has several jobs, is saving up to buy a reliable 2010 Toyota Corolla. Every Toyota has a story. Share yours at http://www.facebook.com/toyota.

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Sponsored Post: Erica's Surprise

7 hours ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment

Erica needed a reliable 2010 Corolla to grow her pastry business. She got the surprise of her life. Every Toyota has a story. Share yours at http://www.facebook.com/toyota.

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Ikea is Serious About the Environment: Ikea Sweden’s CEO announced that the company would be launching an online service where people can sell their old Ikea furniture — and Ikea won’t make any money off of it. (via Treehugger)
Racist Rant? Morrissey Calls Chinese People "Subspecies" for Animal Cruelty

9 hours ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

In a recent interview with Guardian Weekend magazine, Morrissey, our favorite mopey musician, said that the people of China were a subspecies because of the way they treat animals. And, while this is an inflammatory statement that any sensible human (celebrity or not) would retract, Morrissey is standing by his words:

“If anyone has seen the horrific and unwatchable footage of the Chinese cat and dog trade – animals skinned alive – then they could not possibly argue in favour of China as a caring nation. There are no animal protection laws in China and this results in the worst animal abuse and cruelty on the planet. It is indefensible.”

So, is Morrissey racist? Or is he just voicing what many animal rights advocates actually think, but are afraid to say on the record? … More »
Wanted: New Friends on Facebook and Twitter

9 hours ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

As part of our quest for total Internet domination, we’ve created a few other cyberspaces devoted to Blisstree — our Twitter and Facebook pages. There, you have the chance to win prizes, get the latest exclusive content, and be our best friends.

So head on over and friend and follow us. And once you do, don’t forget to say hi — how will we ever become BFFAEs if you don’t introduce yourself? At least let us know your wrist size for the plethora of friendship bracelets we’ll be making for you. … More »
106-Year-Old Lady Credits Abstinence for Long Life

9 hours ago by Caroline Sloan | Comment

Isabella Blyth just turned 106. Her secret? Never being romantically involved with anyone. (Why didn’t we think of that?) Ms. Blyth has never kissed – much less had sex with – anyone, and it doesn’t bother her one bit. She claims she’s had a full life, and was too busy with church, family, and friends to even think about romance.

Do you think entirely avoiding all romantic interaction could possibly make you live longer? … More »
Jimmy Fallon's Green Juice Diet and Guys We Like at the Gym – Morning News Roundup

11 hours ago by Briana Rognlin | Comment

You’ve Been Studying All Wrong – Turns out, burning the midnight oil doesn’t guarantee good grades. (New York Times)

Guys at the Gym – The 10 guy types – including Billy Crudup as Steve Prefontaine – that keep us going back to the treadmill. (FitSugar)

Medieval Health Tips – We never thought of the Medieval times as the healthiest times, but apparently there are some good diet tips in that history lesson. (Epi-Log)

Jimmy Fallon’s Green Juice Diet – Apparently, he fortifies with a blend of kale, spinach, cucumber, and parsley. (FitCeleb) … More »
George Clooney's Tux for Charity: Daily Do-Gooder

13 hours ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment

Who doesn’t want to get into George Clooney’s pants? Well, now here’s your chance. We featured a post-Emmy-Awards Clooney and his irresistible charms in last Tuesday’s Daily Do-Gooder, but his clothes keep giving to charity long after he’s taken them off. Clothes Off Our Back is auctioning off the hunky humanitarian’s custom-made Giorgio Armani suits. Proceeds will benefit nonprofit charities including: Feeding America, Malaria No More, Hope North, AbilityFirst, Villa Esperanza, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Clooney’s tuxedo pants and two full tuxedos will be up for auction until September 14.

You may not be able to turn your man into George (and score an Italian villa), but at least you can dress him up in Clooney’s tux – and then just close your eyes. … More »
Beach Weekend: Photo of the Day

14 hours ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment

We’re hoping you spent your Labor Day weekend relaxing on the beach, like these folks. We’re just going to assume you wore longer shorts.
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Chuck Klosterman on Power

2 days ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment

Every relationship is fundamentally a power struggle, and the individual in power is whoever likes the other person less. … More »
And...They're Off! Labor Day Programming Note

2 days ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment

Hello, you’ve reached Blisstree. We’re sorry we’re not here right now, but you see, today’s a federal holiday where we’re located (the U.S.), and we have the day off work. (Wait, you thought we did this whole website thing just for fun?) It’s Labor Day, so we’re fully embracing that fact by not working at all. And because we’re taking one last summer fling (but not at a Labor Day sales event at a car dealership), we’ll be posting a lot less today. But we’ll be back tomorrow in full Blisstree force.

We really hope you don’t have to work today, either. But since you’re here, feel free to stop and click around for a while. We’re happy to have you, and apologize that we aren’t here to greet you in person. Leave a message in the comments section.

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Sponsored Post: Boller Camry Tree

2 days ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment

Meet the Boller Family. Their 1997 Toyota Camry has been passed down from one daughter to the next. Their son? Well, he has his eye on the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Every Toyota has a story. Share your family’s story at http://www.facebook.com/toyota. … More »