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Married women drink more whereas married
HEALTH & WELLBEING
New research will explore
how happy Kiwis are In an attempt to discover what brings about the best in New Zealanders' lives, a study has been launched to find out what makes us happy. An online survey will be sent out to the whole population and will ask questions on a wide range of factors. The results are promised to give us an insight into what New Zealand can do to make the country a better place to live. Source: TVNZ
The origins of speed dating
men drink less Research conducted recently has examined the connection between relationships and alcohol consumption. It has emerged that long term partnerships curb men's drinking but cause women to consume more. The study, led by the University of Cincinnati (UC), was based on survey data and interviews. The results can be explained due to couples 'meeting halfway.' Men lower their drinking as their wives drink less and women raise their alcohol levels as their husband drinks more. Compromising at its best it seems. Source: Medial News Today
Speed dating emerged from the Jewish tradition of chaperoned gatherings. In 1999 Rabbi Yaacov Deyo started gatherings of young Jewish singles to keep them from marrying outside the faith. Since then, speed dating has become one of the most popular forms of matchmaking. Source: Howstuffworks.com
Nasal Spray promises to bring happiness
Conflicting fears of the dating world Women come off as less superficial than men claim new facts released from the world of
online dating. The biggest fear for a woman meeting someone from an online sating service is that their date would be a serial killer. Men, however; are more afraid of meeting someone fat. Ann Rule states that women shouldn't fear as only 3% of men are psychopaths, of which only a tiny percentage are serial killers. Men though will just have to get past their issue on their own. Source: Random History
Bickering couples may soon have help in the form of a nasal spray that promises to bring happiness. The Daily Mail reports a study has shown that breathing in a compound containing the hormone oxytocin makes women calmer and friendlier and men more sensitive and positive during arguments. Dubbed the 'cuddle drug', oxytocin is naturally made in the body and is involved in sex, sexual attraction, trust and confidence. Source: Newstalk ZB
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