Consumer confidence is at its highest level since before the financial meltdown of 2008. The Conference Board says their monthly survey of consumer attitudes continues to rise, thanks to better prospects for the economy and jobs. Consumer confidence is a measure of how willing Americans are to spend more, and consumer spending is a major engine for economic growth.
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Want to get a leg-up against Alzheimer’s? Learn a second language. A new study says bilingual people who suffer from Alzheimer’s function better than those with the same level of impairment who only speak one language. Researchers think the kind of brain activity associated with knowing two languages keeps the mind more nimble and able to overcome some of the effects of dementia. Source Link
A new kind of electronic eyeglasses promises to make it much easier for bifocal wearers to focus on the world. The EmPower electronic spectacles use embedded liquid crystals to change the focus power of lenses at the touch of a finger to accommodate reading distances. The glasses, including a charging cradle, retail for about $1,000. Source Link
