October 15, 2012

Why wait until “Black Friday” for the best shopping deals when it’s Green October now? A Wall Street Journal study of two years of daily prices for typical gifts found that early in the holiday shopping season is the best time to buy many items. And those Black Friday items with deep discounts were often in short supply. Source Link

When selecting a weight loss program, is it better to go with a medical professional or a commercial program led by successful dieters? A new study found both have about the same success rate, but twice as many participants in a Weight Watchers program lost at least 10% of their weight as compared those in a medically-supervised plan. Source Link

It’s a messaging malady that affects millions of people who live by their smart phones. Doctors say “text neck” is the neck and shoulder muscle strain caused by hunching over with your head tilted down while using a handheld device. Better posture is the solution and there’s even a smart phone app to help you avoid the problem. Source Link