The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Wellness

Girls, do yourself a favor and please don’t want to be like Snookie when you grow up. New research from the Girl Scouts Research Institute reveals that 80 percent of girls who watch reality TV shows think the programs are unscripted and true to life. [Time]

Here’s seven ways to beat the afternoon energy slump: [Huffington Post]

A malaria vaccine in progress could save millions of lives. [NY Times]

Is there something scientific about the types of personalities that can handle the presidency? [Psychology Today]

Feeling down? Watch this montage of positive reinforcement clips from “Glee” and you’ll be smiling faster than you san say “Don’t stop believing!” [NY Magazine]