July 9, 2012

Older women who add exercise can cut their risk of breast cancer. A new study found that moderate physical activity after menopause reduced the risk of the most common form of breast cancer.  Maintaining a healthy weight is also important because that reduces body fat, meaning less exposure to hormones that can be related to breast cancer. Source Link

The market for small-sized tablet computers may be getting a big competitor. Reports out of China say that Apple is planning to make a so-called iPad Mini that would match the size of the Amazon Kindle Fire and the new Google Nexus 7. The smaller model could be priced at $299, making it an affordable alternative to the full-size iPad. Source Link

They say a yawn can be contagious, and not just for your two-legged companions. A new study found that dogs will yawn when hearing the sound of a human yawn. The dogs were more likely to yawn along with their owner, offering proof that for dogs as well as humans, yawning can be an emotional sign of empathy. Source Link