Less time in front of the tube might mean more attentiveness for kids in class. A study says that children and young adults who spend more than two hours a day watching TV, using the computer or playing video games were twice as likely to have attention problems in school. The study looked at teacher reports for elementary and college students. Scientists are searching for causes for the major jump in attention-deficit disorder that’s been seen in the past 20 years. Source Link
The latest ranking of America’s most popular places to shop shows some key changes that reflect the impact of the nation’s economic downturn. The National Retail Federation says Wal-Mart remains the America’s most popular store, but discount chains like Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are moving up quickly in the Top 100 List. Along with Wal-Mart, the top five retailers include Kroger, Target, Walgreens and Home Depot. Source Link
Here’s a great trade-off -- scientists say tests show that ten minutes of exercise yields an hour’s worth of health benefits to your body. They looked at what level of exercise was needed to trigger changes in your blood that produce chemicals to break down fat and and reduce levels of stress. While the positive effects are there for anyone who exercises, the more fit you are, the longer the benefit. Source Link
