Forget
the remote control -- the smartphone is becoming the favorite accessory
for your television. A new report says more Americans are using social
media to comment in real time while watching television. Over one-third
of smartphone owners say they use social media every day to comment on
and discuss television programs. Source Link
Need
to get creative? Get out into nature. A study found that people who
spent four days on a backpacking trip without tech gadgets scored higher
on creativity tests. Experts say even if you can’t get away for several
days, a lunchtime walk in the park may help to get those creative
juices flowing. Source Link
Can
you stand up from sitting on the floor using only a hand or a knee?
Health experts say this simple test may help determine the risk of early
death for middle-aged or elderly people. The test measures the kind of
flexibility and body strength needed in many activities of daily living.
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