Want to lose 5 or 10 pounds? You might want to rethink your goal. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that setting specific weight targets is actually less effective than setting a range as your goal. The theory: setting a high range gives you a challenge, while the low range makes the goal attainable. So instead of 5 pounds, go for 4 to 6 to increase your odds of actually losing -- and keeping -- the weight off. Source
It's a urinal! It's a sink! It's ... a urinal-sink! Kaspars Jursons' design uses water from the sink to flush the urinal, thus saving water and, we can't help but think, remind men to actually wash their hands. Points for the arty, clever design, and the driving motivation (solving European water shortages), but somehow the idea of a potty that doubles as a place to wash your hands just seems wrong. Source
New research reveals that nearly 75 percent of Americans are living in a state of constant dehydration. Instead of drinking the recommended 8-10 glasses of water a day, we're sucking down juice, soda, coffee, and ice tea -- all the while dehydrating ourselves. And the effects of dehydration are worse than a little headache -- it can contribute to serious conditions like ulcers and kidney disease. Source