February 13, 2013

For more Americans, reaching the web means first reaching for a phone or a tablet. A new survey shows one-in-three people are bypassing their PC to go online from a mobile device. One out of four smartphone owners say their use their laptop or desktop computer less in favor of their phone when browsing the web or Facebook. Source Link

Here’s a tip to keep you healthy after a hospital stay -- don’t wait until you’re heading out the door to learn what you need to do to continue the healing at home. Experts say patients should be briefed on the next steps throughout their hospitalization, because instructions just prior to discharge often are forgotten in the rush to leave. Source Link

Thinking happy thoughts can make the rest of your brain work easier as you age. A study found that being in a good mood improves decision-making skills and working memory  among older adults. Researchers say it’s a simple way to overcome some of the mental declines that are a natural part of aging. Source Link