Let’s face it: the economy sucks right now and most people are cutting back on gifts this holiday season. One person you should not forget is the pet in your life! Below are a few cute ideas for your buddy who is always happy to see you when you come home:

1) Food Dispenser Toys
2) Dog Treadmill (this is a little ridiculous - take him to the park!)
3) Pet Strollers
4) Dog Puzzle Board Games
5) First Aid Kit
6) Digital Litter Box
7) Warming Bed

The University of Michigan and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin recently released a study showing elderly people feel, on average, about 13 years younger than their real age.

The healthier and more active the person was, the wider the gap in real age and how old the person felt. Although several people in the study felt younger than they were, most were not in denial about getting older.

If you are struggling to make it through the day, try incorporating some of the tips from WebMD into your daily routine. Here are eight ways to boost your energy level:

1. Eat more almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, whole grains, or fish to boost your magnesium intake. Avoid simple sugars.
2. Go for a Walk! Even if you have only 5-10 minutes…a little movement goes a long way.
3. Take a Power Nap - Studies show 60 minute naps can improve our ability to retain information.
4. Don’t Skip Meals and Snack Often - Eating large meals or skipping meals messes up your metabolism and leaves you feeling exhausted rather than energized.
5. Reduce Stress and Deal with Anger - Focus on the good in your life. If something didn’t workout (like a relationship) then move on. Don’t waste energy on those who never cared about you in the first place.
6. Drink More Water, Less Alcohol - This is a no brainer. Alcohol dehydrates your body and makes you feel lethargic, depressed, etc… A glass of cold water will wake you up!
7. Have a Latte - Pair caffeine with protein and you have a win-win situation.
8. Check your Thyroid - If you’ve tried everything and you’re still feeling tired, go to your doctor and get your thyroid checked.

Whatever you eat affects your gums and your teeth. Follow these few simple rules to keep your smile beautiful and healthy:

1) Eat Carbs at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - when you eat large meals you produce more saliva which helps wash away excess food particles
2) Drink Tea - it helps prevent plaque
3) Sip with a Straw - this will protect your teeth from the sugars found in soda, sports drinks, etc…
4) Increase your Vitamin C Intake - important for gum health
5) Eat 800mg of Calcium Each Day - fights against gum disease

Are you married? Take this marriage calculator to see if you will end up getting a divorce. I do not think this is very accurate, but the fact someone created this is quite amusing.

A recent report found lack of happiness in a relationship causes women to gain weight. The study concluded women go through five weight gain/loss cycles throughout their life:

1) Beginning of a Relationship - Lose Weight
2) Comfortable in a Relationship - Gain Weight
3) Wedding Day - Lose Weight
4) Post-Marriage - Gain Weight
5) Post-Childbirth - Lose Weight

A recent study found 1 out of every 5 young adults have a personality disorder that interferes with their daily life.  Personality disorders such as compulsive tendencies, anti-social behavior that can lead to violence, paranoid behavior, and mental disorders were found amongst the participants.  When researchers accounted for substance abuse in their study, nearly half of the young adults who particpated were found to have some psychiatric problems.

Google recently released an interactive map tracking flu outbreaks across America. They claim their map will track flu outbreaks in each state up to two weeks faster than any other tool currently available.