June 23, 2011

More Americans aren’t happy with the answer to the question, “Can you hear me now?” J.D. Power and Associates says its latest consumer survey shows that cell phone service is getting worse, in part because more calls are being made indoors where reception is more difficult. Cities with the best call quality include Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, while the worst is Washington D.C. Source Link 

The nation’s pediatricians have a new message for young families -- keep your child in a rear-facing car seat until age 2. The American Academy of Pediatrics says children under age 2 in a rear-facing seat are 75% less likely to suffer severe injuries or die in a car crash. Current guidelines call for parents to move children to a front-facing seat after their first birthday. Source Link 

If you see a co-worker dozing this afternoon, don’t wake him -- he may be learning on the job.  New research says an hour-long mid-day nap can dramatically boost and restore your brain power. The findings suggest that a sleep schedule with a built-in nap not only refreshes the mind, but can make you smarter and improve your brain performance later in the day. Source Link