Autism
is on the rise in America. New figures from the CDC estimate that one
out of 88 U.S. children -- including one in 54 boys -- could be
autistic. Experts aren’t sure exactly why the rate of autism has risen
78% since 2002, but some think it’s because doctors are now better at
diagnosing autism in in children with relatively high intellectual
ability. Source Link
Spending 10 minutes with your online persona could be a better predictor of job performance than any standardized employment test. That’s what researchers found when they used Facebook profiles to rate job applicants. Six months later, the Facebook predictions were closer to their actual job performance reviews than the ratings from standard pre-employment testing. Source Link
When can exercise be too much of a good thing? A new study found that intense workouts can delay pregnancy in healthy-weight women. Overweight or obese women had no drop in fertility from running, fast cycling or aerobics. Experts say moderate physical activity can improve the odds of pregnancy for all women. Source Link
