October 12, 2012

Want to live a happier life? Try setting the alarm clock earlier. In a new study, morning people said they are happier with life than night owls. Experts say it’s not just an attitude, because people who are early risers often get better sleep, and that can benefit the body’s immune system. Source Link

If you think that using a no-fat dressing on your salad is the most-healthy choice, you may want to think again. A new study found that many of the important nutrients and vitamins in salad vegetables aren’t fully absorbed by the body without a touch of fat. Researchers say olive-oil based dressings offered some of the best results with the fewest grams of fat. Source Link

There’s new evidence that keeping it too quiet can keep you from being creative. Researchers found that moderate background  noise comparable to the sound of a busy coffee shop triggers the brain to think abstractly. But adding the noise track on the job works best only in limited doses and for people who are already in the habit of thinking out of the box. Source Link