June 24, 2011

Planning to post to Facebook or tweet something today? You’re not alone. A new study says Friday is one of the most popular days for social media interaction. That’s because people are mentally changing gears from the work week to personal time. For businesses, the trend also means that Friday may not be the best day to use social media to reach customers. Source Link 

Between men and women, when it comes to new cars, an analysis says that guys go for the looks while ladies look for a better bottom line.TrueCar.Com reviewed the 8 million car purchases last year. They found that women are more cost-conscious and purchased fuel-efficient vehicles while male buyers preferred big and brawny, like a large truck, or a high-priced, high-performance vehicle. Source Link

If you think hard work won’t kill you, you might want to think again. Researchers say working long hours should be added to the list of risk factors for heart disease. Their study showed that working more than 11 hours a day increased the risk of heart disease by 67%, compared to the typical 8-hour work day. Many workaholics also don’t make time for exercise or heart-healthy meals. Source Link