June 21, 2012

Call it “good news, bad news” in the latest annual survey of America’s health conducted by the Centers for Disease Control. The good news is that we’re drinking and smoking less, more people are being vaccinated, and more have access to health care. The bad news is that obesity continues to rise, opening the door to more cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in years to come. Source Link

With summer officially here, Americans are ready to hit the road for a vacation, and most plan to do that from behind the wheel. A new survey found that 80% of vacationers will be driving to their getaway spot this summer, mostly to save money in the midst of a still-struggling economy. About one-in-three say they’ll spend less on their vacation this year. Source Link

They say dogs are man’s best friend, and it’s not just when things are going well. A new study found that dogs were more likely to approach a crying person than someone who was humming or talking. And it’s not just owners who get the love; researchers said that during their test, the dogs also approached strangers who were crying. Source Link