May 7, 2012

Here’s a simple prescription to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease -- get any kind of exercise,  anytime. A study found that daily physical activity may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, even in people older than 80. Tasks like washing dishes, cooking, even moving yourself a wheelchair count as physical activity and can help lower risk for mental decline. Source Link

If you’re working on less sleep than you’d like today, you’re not alone. A report from the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 40 million Americans are dangerously tired at work, including nearly half of all pilots and truck drivers. Are you at-risk? Experts say if you hit the snooze button two or more times in the morning, you’re probably not getting enough sleep. Source Link

It may not be not rocket science getting a better deal on a new car, but there’s evidence that research can save you big bucks on that next set of wheels. A study found that car buyers could save an average of $800 by bargaining at two dealerships after knowing what the dealer paid for the car. Those who just knew the cost and visited two dealerships paid $200 less. Source Link