October 18, 2012

Last month tied the record for the hottest September the world has ever recorded. Some experts think that September is becoming a warmer month worldwide because summer weather is lengthening due to global warming. The past 12-month period ranks as the third-warmest ever in the United States. Source Link

In the battle to beat Type 2 diabetes, it may not be how long you exercise, but how hard you do it. A new study found that fast walking, jogging, and other forms of more vigorous exercise may cut your risk for diabetes. Experts say any kind of exercise that makes you sweat can help lower your risk. Source Link

Is your cell phone preventing you from making new friends? A study found that people reported less of a connection with someone they spoke with who had their phone sitting out on the table. Experts think just the presence of the phone introduces a barrier that takes away from face-to-face communication between people. Source Link