Shauna Wright
![Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Reduce Risk of Heart Arrhythmia](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/76750897.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Reduce Risk of Heart Arrhythmia
If you’re concerned about your heart health, you might want to consider having fish for dinner. New research finds older adults with the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids — most commonly found in fish — are less likely to later develop an irregular heartbeat than their peers with the lowest amounts.
![Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Soar This Year](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/candy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Soar This Year
Americans shelled out more for holiday presents last year, and it looks like that trend will carry over to Valentine’s Day — analysts expect spending on gifts like flowers, candy, cards and jewelry to rise eight percent compared to numbers seen in 2011.
![How Many Millionaires Will Facebook’s IPO Create?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/facebook-kids.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Many Millionaires Will Facebook’s IPO Create?
Facebook’s IPO has created a buzz rarely seen since the dot-com era in the late 1990s. In fact, some analysts are saying it will create “1,000 overnight millionaires.” But is it true?
![Washington State Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/gaymarriage.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington State Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage
After less than 90 minutes of rather uneventful debate on Wednesday night, the state senate in Washington voted 28-21 to approve a measure allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry there — making it the seventh US state to do so.
![Radioactive Seeds May Be Superior to Other Prostate Cancer Treatments](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/113121982.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Radioactive Seeds May Be Superior to Other Prostate Cancer Treatments
Treating prostate cancer with radioactive seeds may have fewer side-effects than surgery or a beam of high-energy radiation.
![How Early Does Our Sense of Humor Develop?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/200522824-001.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Early Does Our Sense of Humor Develop?
If you’re a funny adult, chances are good you were a funny kid, too. New research shows a child’s sense of humor starts developing early — often as young as 6 years old.
![College Graduates from Poor Backgrounds Less Likely to Marry](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/wedding.jpg?w=980&q=75)
College Graduates from Poor Backgrounds Less Likely to Marry
In general, a college education doesn’t just mean more job opportunities — graduates are also more likely to get married and less likely to divorce. But new research finds this isn’t always true for those who are economically disadvantaged.
![Does Obesity Cause Pain — Or the Other Way Around?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/122974125.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Does Obesity Cause Pain — Or the Other Way Around?
A new study published in the journal Obesity suggests excess weight and physical pain often go hand-in-hand — even if the overweight person is otherwise in good health.
![FDA Grants Approval for First Skin Cancer Drug](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/02/AA003851.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FDA Grants Approval for First Skin Cancer Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug to treat basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
![Resist Temptation by Postponing It](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/01/78325241.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Resist Temptation by Postponing It
We know how it is — you’re dieting and trying to stay on track when suddenly, temptation strikes. But according to new research, the difference between giving in and staying strong could be as simple as just telling yourself you’ll eat that tasty treat later on.