John Tesh’s Love 96 Blog

We’ve all seen and heard the miraculous claims of diets and pills that will wipe away your stubborn belly fat!  Are they for real, or just really trying to get your money?  The fact is, when it comes to belly fat, Mother Nature plays a big role because belly fat is often genetic.  But there are a few things you can try- and I don’t mean buying the latest fad diet pill.  Newsweek magazine went to the experts, and what they recommend may surprise you: (more…)

We recently talked about how online dating is one of the recession-proof industries. Why? Because people can check out potential partners without having to pay for dinner and a movie just to get to know someone! Mark Brooks, the editor of OnlinePersonalWatch.com – an Internet dating news site, says that HALF of singles in the U.S. - around 40 million people - have used online dating and about 20% of them find long-term romance this way. So, what’s the best strategy for success? First impressions are everything. If someone’s not impressed by your profile, they’re never going to take the time to get to know you. So, here’s how to make your profile pop. This comes from the relationship experts at MSN.com. (more…)

Did you know that we spend an average of three and a half hours a day watching TV? That’s the equivalent of 53 days a year! The Harvard School of Public Health says people who watch over two hours of television a day, on average, eat 100 more calories a day than those who only watch one hour. Over the course of a year, that’s 10 pounds.

So turn off the TV, and get your body moving, maybe while tuning in to The John Tesh Radio Show!

If you’re looking for a full-time job, the last thing you probably want is part-time work. However, you might want to rethink things. A lot of part-time jobs pay just as well as 40-hour jobs. Some even include health insurance, employee discounts, and paid vacation and sick days. Here are the facts from the news website, MainStreet.com, and career counselor Judith Gerberg: (more…)

Ask not whether it’s right to bribe your kid to get him to behave the way you want. Ask whether or not it works. Bribing is usually bad, but we’re not talking about some big government cover-up here. We’re talking about persuading your firstborn to get off the couch and be productive. Maybe you pay him for chores – or for every ‘A’ he gets. However, here’s where it really gets tricky – what about your adult kid? You know, the one who recently finished college, moved back home, and is now planted firmly in their old bedroom. When Junior was young, you paid him an allowance to clean that same room. So, is that really any different than rewarding him for his efforts now? (more…)

What personal moments are too private to share during a cell phone conversation? Based on a new MSNBC poll, nothing’s off limits these days. For example, one in 10 people surveyed admit they’ve chatted on a cell phone in church, one in 20 confess they’ve accepted a cell call during a funeral, and half of all people say they’ve used a cell phone while going to the bathroom! Eww…Even more shocking, 16% of people admit they’ve interrupted an intimate moment with a spouse to accept a call. (more…)

Feeling frazzled? Here are five ways to help you lower your stress. These come from MSNBC and biochemist Shawn Talbott, author of The Cortisol Connection. (more…)

Monday- did you know- is the number one day for heart attacks, and also the number one day people quit their jobs?  So how about you?  Do you dread Mondays?  Would you rather have a root canal than face Monday?  Then listen up, and spread the word to your friends (and listeners!) (more…)

Old fashioned home remedies- we’ve all tried at least one!  So which ones really are “the real McCoy”, and which are…well, they just don’t work!  Here’s the true/false scoop: (more…)

Want to look younger, longer? You don’t need magic elixirs or creams. Simply tweak your diet! Bonnie Taub-Dix, the National Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says that all age-related issues – everything from memory loss, to brain function, to wrinkled skin - come from inflammation and oxidation in the body. Certain super-foods can slow down the process. Here’s a list, courtesy of AOL Health: (more…)