June 18, 2012

It’s good news, bad news when it comes to keeping teen drivers safe behind the wheel. A CDC report says there’s been an increased use of seat belts and a drop in drinking and driving, but one in three teenagers are risking tragedy because they text while driving. Car crashes are the number-one cause of death for teens. Source Link

There’s more evidence that you’re never too old to quit smoking. Results from studies in the U.S. and six other countries showed that even smokers over the age of 60 had prolonged life expectancy after they kicked the habit. The findings debunk the common perception that there’s no real benefit to quitting smoking after a lifetime of lighting-up. Source Link

Flying the friendly skies is becoming less fun these days, as overall marks have dropped in an annual survey of airline passenger satisfaction. Low-cost carriers had improved scores with Jet Blue topping the list. Among major carriers, Delta scored the best in third place, followed by Continental and American, and U.S. Airways was in last place. Source Link