December 21, 2012

Getting more shuteye could mean less to show on the scale. A new study found that a lack of sleep can lead to overeating. Shorting yourself on sleep led to increased levels of the hunger-stimulating hormone in men. In women, a lack of sleep reduced levels of the hormone that makes you feel full. Source Link

Income taxes may not be the only thing rising for well-off Americans. There’s a proposal to expand a program that charges higher Medicare premiums to higher-income retirees. The move could affect up to one-fourth of Medicare recipients and raise $20 billion over 10 years. Source Link

There’s a new online tool to help you maximize the security settings on your smartphone. The Federal Communications Commission has launched its Smartphone Security Checker for users of Apple iOS, Google Android, BlackBerry and Windows phones. It takes consumers through a 10-step security checklist tailored to their smartphone's operating system. Source Link