A
new study shows that a great way to reduce stress and increase
productivity at work is to close up the e-mail in-box. Testing found
that workers who regularly checked e-mail were in a constant state of
high alert, producing more of the body’s hormone that’s linked to
stress. Researchers say it may be a good idea for workers take breaks
from e-mail on the job. Source Link
When it comes to judging your risk for skin cancer, is it true that “the eyes have it?” A new study found that people with blue eyes were genetically less likely to develop vitiligo, which causes white patchy spots on the skin. Melanoma is the genetic opposite of the condition, meaning eye color could be a predictor that lets doctors focus on early screening for skin cancer. Source Link
How can social networking help to save a life? Facebook is encouraging its users to share their organ donor status as part of their profile, in hopes that the public acknowledgement will be an incentive to others and reminder to families about your wishes. The idea came from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg following the death of Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Source Link
