September 6, 2012

A new study claims there’s not much evidence to show that organic foods are healthier for you. Nutrients were about the same and pesticide levels, while lower in organic foods, weren’t dramatically higher in non-organic food.  Researchers said the higher price of organic food could be one of the biggest differences to be found. Source Link

That spare tire or beer belly could be the biggest risk factor for a heart attack. In fact, experts say having excessive weight in your midsection poses a bigger danger than obesity. Even for a person of normal weight, belly fat increases insulin resistance and makes you three times more likely to suffer a heart attack. Source Link


Don’t crack open the laptop during take-off just yet, but the FAA is ready to take a look at rules that limit the use of electronics during flights. The agency is expected to spend about six months reviewing the issue. There’s no guarantee the current limitations will be eased, in part because there so many different devices to deal with, from smart phones to laptops and tablets. Source Link