Are you thin on the outside and obese on the inside? The superfat phenomenon...

You can’t always judge a book by the cover. And the same goes for fat. 

According to Dr. Jimmy Bell, a professor of molecular imaging at the Imperial College at the University of London, skinny people—even supermodel types—can be superfat. He says it can be a shock when a thin person has as much internal body fat as an obese or even morbidly obese person. As many as 30 million Americans may fall into this normal-weight but obese on the inside category.

Internal fat is typically found from the top of your hips to the top of your liver and hidden around organs. Dr. Bell says the more internal body fat a person has, the more they are setting themselves up for health problems later. A thin but overfat person without health problems can reach a tipping point and develop high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes.

If you’re slim but not very active, you need to get moving to lose that internal fat. Find a way to work some cardio exercise into your life four to five days a week.

If you’re afraid it will rain on your vacation week, you might want to buy protection.

Ahhh, a full week at the beach. But what if it rains? 

There is insurance for that. According to Jeff Boyd, CEO of Priceline.com, several online companies are offering what they call "vacation insurance," deals in which they will reimburse any parts of a vacation that are ruined. He also says Priceline’s weather insurance will cover you if your vacation is rained out. 

Travel or weather insurance generally costs about 4 to 8% of the cost of the vacation, but be careful before you purchase it. In most cases, it will not cover last minute trips where bad weather has been forecasted. You’ll need to buy the insurance well in advance of your trip.

What are the best midlife crisis cars? Consumer Reports has the list...

Consumer Reports tests cars for us using all kinds of criteria such as safety, reliability and fuel efficiency. 

Well now they’ve tested some for their mojo. Here are their recommendations for the five top midlife crisis cars: 

• The Maserati Ghibli has a Ferrari developed engine for a mere $70,000. That’s a steal considering Ferraris start at $188,000.

• The Porsche Boxster is only $55,000 – and with the top down, delivers the thrill of wind through what’s left of your hair.

• The Ford Mustang screams “I still got it.” As long as you’ve still got $22,000 to spare.

• The Cadillac ATS delivers every mid-life luxury for just $40,000.

• Still a favorite, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is just what the empty nester ordered. Who needs a back seat anymore? It starts at $53,000 and costs less than a divorce.

If you’ll be working or playing in the sun, pack a banana.

It’s getting hot out there – any you’ll need to eat accordingly. 

The next time you break a sweat, have a banana. They’re easy to pack and eat on the go and the potassium in there helps to replenish the electrolytes we lose through sweating. Munching on raisins, blueberries or an apple can also help you stay energized in the heat.

Do you look good in the nude? The naked truth...

Here’s some good news: You look great in the buff. 

Massage therapist Dave Favier says everybody on a massage table is beautiful. There are really no exceptions to this rule. He explains that a lot of people are uptight at first and feeling self-conscious. However, once they realize they can stop “hanging on” and are feeling safe, a glowing, luminosity sets in and the whole body, regardless of its shape, age or size, becomes radiant. 

Dave explains that nobody looks like models in a magazine on the table, not even magazine models. It’s more about the unique story each body tells and letting the inner glow reach the surface that makes every body beautiful.

Guess what the healthiest vegetable is.

If you guessed broccoli or spinach was the healthiest vegetable, you’re not even close. 

Researchers at New Jersey's William Paterson University compiled a list of powerhouse fruits and vegetables, or PVFs, based on nutrient density and watercress scored a perfect 100. It was the only produce that aced the test. Spinach came in at number four with a score of 86.4 and broccoli didn’t even make the top ten. They include:

1. Watercress 

2. Chinese cabbage 

3. Chard Beet greens 

4. Spinach 

5. Chicory Leaf lettuce 

6. Parsley 

7. Romaine lettuce 

8. Collard greens 

Can you really trust that online review? How to spot a fake...

When choosing a hotel, it’s a good idea to check the customer reviews online. 

Just don’t fall for the bogus ones. Cornell University researchers developed software to detect phony reviews and found it to be 90% accurate. The software picks up language often used in deceptive reviews. 

With hotel reviews, look for these clues that it could be a fake. Deceptive writers tend to use more adjectives and verbs than real writers do. They also focus more on family and activities. Legitimate reviewers are more likely to focus on the hotel itself and use a lot more punctuation.

Imagine getting paid for sleeping or eating chocolate? Dream jobs...

What would your dream job be? 

Some of these sound too good to be true – but they’re out there. Mashable has the list:

• Luxury Bed Tester. One lucky applicant was hired by Simon Horn Ltd to sleep in top-of-the-line luxury beds every night for a month and then blog about it for $1,600.

• Panda Caretaker. The China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center is now accepting applications for panda caretakers until July 15. The job description reads: Your work has only one mission. Spending 365 days with the pandas and sharing in their joys and sorrows. The annual salary is $32,000 and includes free meals, transit and accommodations – in China. 

• Fake Executive. Western-looking men can get paid to pretend to work in China. Some companies are hiring Westerners to pose as executives to make the company appear well-connected internationally and credible in the business world.

• Chocolate Taster. Most professional tasters work in food science or product development and can either be entry-level employees earning between $30,000 and $60,000, or senior executives with six-figure salaries.

• Water Slide Tester. First Choice Holidays Resort paid one lucky hire over $30,000, travel expenses and a seven-day vacation for two at any of the operation's resorts after his six-month contract testing slides for adrenalin rush and splash factor.

If you’re feeling anxious before a big moment, don’t calm down.

If you feel anxious or excited before that test, interview or performance – go with it. 

It turns out that trying to calm yourself down can actually hurt your performance. That’s because we tend to think of what could go wrong when trying to calm down, in an attempt to eliminate fear. 

In a Harvard Business School experiment, participants who told themselves “I am excited” delivered more persuasive speeches than those who told themselves to calm down before the presentation. If we acknowledge the butterflies and admit we’re nervous or excited, we’re more likely to focus on what needs go right. We can tap into the fight rather than flight and better tackle the task at hand. 

Red wine stains your teeth. Why that could be good news...

This just in: Red wine is good for your teeth. 

Sure, it can stain them, but that’s exactly how you know it’s working. A recent study found the antioxidants from grape seeds found in red wine is effective at killing dental bacteria. Red wine has high substantivity, which means it adheres well to the surface of our teeth. It goes right to work killing bacteria and can ultimately help prevent tooth decay and cavities. 

Perfume does more than make you smell pretty. How it makes you look pretty...

If you’d like to look more attractive, spray some perfume. 

A recent study found that people perceived others as more attractive when they were exposed to pleasing scents. For the experiment, 50 participants viewed photos of other people while exposed to different aromas.

The people in the photos were scored as less attractive while the scent of fish oil wafted by. When rose oil fragrance was released, the subjects in the photos magically got more attractive. The researchers even manipulated the pictures to make them less attractive but found that pleasant aromas trumped facial imperfections. 

Do your kids get allowance? Whether or not that’s a good idea...

Should kids get allowance? Tom Henske of Lenox Advisors says yes. 

Tom explains that having and spending money is good practice for life. You wouldn’t send your child to play tennis without a racquet and you can’t expect them to appreciate the value of money without actually having any. 

Tom says it’s better not to attach the allowance to chores and suggest giving them $1 per week for each year of their age. A six year old will have $6 per week to save, spend, invest or donate. They can spend it on anything they want. This is practice, its okay to make mistakes. It’s better to make that now with a few dollars than later in life with a few thousand.

If you kids aren’t on Facebook anymore, I’ll tell you where to find them...

We have college kids and teens to thank for the Facebook revolution – but now they’re moving on. 

While the majority of teens say they still have a Facebook account, they’re spending a lot more time on social media that isn’t cluttered up with parents like Facebook is. The new teen hotspots are:

• Snapchat: This is the go-to social spot for teens who don’t want to leave a footprint. Their interactions self-destruct in ten seconds or less. It’s almost impossible for parents to check.

• Pheed: This app allows users to create and share videos, photos and voice tracks, plus make live broadcasts and share posts of up to 420 characters. Take that Twitter.

• PicsArt: Typing is out – drawing and photo editing are in. The majority of users are between 13 and 24 years old. 

• Tumblr: It’s been around for a while and has racked up a respectable 65 billion posts – the majority of which come from teenagers.

• Vine: No rambling lectures here. It’s perfect for kids with a short attention span or who would prefer to communicate via video in six seconds or less.

Step away from the tie rack. What Dad really wants for Father’s Day...

Father’s Day is this Sunday and Parenting Magazine wants to help you think beyond the tie and the tool kit. 

They’ve got some pretty good suggestions for the modern Dad:

• ION iCade. It brings old-school gaming into the future. Slip your iPad into the vintage-looking arcade unit and download some classics like Asteroids and Centipedes. $100 at Radio Shack. 

• Smartphone wallet. These bifold and trifold gems will hold Dad’s phone, business cards, cash and more and start around $10 at Walmart.

• Soapstone ice cubes. A new trend for whiskey lovers, these prehistoric looking black cubes are stored in the freezer and will chill Dad’s whiskey without watering it down. They’re about $20 on Amazon.

If you think Dad really does want a tie, you could go high-tech with that too. The QR Tie comes in several patterns and colors – and has your dad’s unique QR code printed on the back. He can choose where his code directs people when scanned. It can display his business card, personal website, and even use it to direct the scanner to his dating profile. It’s $31.95 at Zazzle.com.

We’re supposed to eat breakfast – but at what time?

Technically, breakfast can be at any time of the day. 

If it’s the first thing you’re eating, you're breaking your fast. However, there is a prime time for breakfast. Registered dietitian Cynthia Sass says it’s best to break your fast within an hour of getting out of bed. It helps to kick-start your metabolism and regulates blood sugar.

If you have a morning exercise routine, your best breakfast time is before you work out. However, if you’re exercising to lose weight, consider holding off on breakfast until just after your workout. Regardless of your schedule, try to get something nutritious in before 10 am.