Hearing
loss can do more than silence the world around you -- it can affect
memory too. A new study found that those with hearing loss had
significant mental impairments three years earlier than those without
them. Researchers want to study whether hearing aids can slow mental
decline in the elderly. Source Link
The nation’s homeland security chief is asking Congress to pass legislation to improve cybersecurity, saying the next 9/11 could target the nation’s computer infrastructure anytime now. A major cyber-attack is a looming threat, and much like Superstorm Sandy, it could knock out water, electricity and gas service for millions. Source Link
The
next miracle weight-loss product could come from the break room. A
study found that an extract made from raw green coffee beans promoted
weight loss in subjects who did not go on a diet. But don’t try to brew
up a smaller you -- researchers say the substance disappears after
coffee beans are roasted. Source Link
