It’s
likely that few teenagers are getting the officially recommended nine
hours of sleep, and now there’s evidence that doing with less shut-eye
can mean a more-improved performance at school. A national study found
that 16-year-olds with the best test scores got about 7 hours of sleep
each night. Researchers say the two-hour gap is the difference between
what’s needed and how long a youngster can sleep if you let them. Source Link
Cupid's arrow is falling short at the cash register this Valentine’s Day. A new survey shows that Americans are spending less this year on cards, flowers, candy and dining out to celebrate the Day of Love. The survey says women are spending less on Valentine’s gifts, even as men plan to shell out more for what’s become largely a one-way holiday. Source Link
Cupid's arrow is falling short at the cash register this Valentine’s Day. A new survey shows that Americans are spending less this year on cards, flowers, candy and dining out to celebrate the Day of Love. The survey says women are spending less on Valentine’s gifts, even as men plan to shell out more for what’s become largely a one-way holiday. Source Link
Looks like man’s best friend is picking up some of his worst habits too. In a new survey, veterinarians report that more than half of America’s dogs and cats are overweight or obese. And just like with humans, there’s plenty of denial of the problem -- the vets say that one out of five overweight dogs has an owner who thinks their pooch isn’t portly at all. Source Link
