December 4, 2012

As finals week approaches for college students, here’s some good advice -- skip the cramming sessions and just get some sleep. Experts say you’ll perform better on tests with eight hours of shuteye rather than pulling an all-nighter. The best time to study is between 6 and 8 p.m. but avoid early afternoon when most people are the least alert. Source Link

In the world of Facebook, a massive friends list  just means more trouble for you. A new study found that the more Facebook friends you have, the more stress you feel.  That’s because it’s harder to manage the need-to-know with posts for co-workers, bosses, parents and other family. Source Link

So what are the hard figures on America’s pet obsession? They outnumber the nation’s people population, with 343 million dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, and reptile pets. American pet owners spend $53 billion a year, including $5 billion for holiday gifts and $310 million a year on Halloween costumes for some lucky dogs and cats. Source Link