February 15, 2013

This year, more tax refund checks will be heading to the bank instead of the mall. A survey found that 47% of people will put refund money into a savings account and 44% will use it to pay off debt. Only 15% say they plan to spend their tax refund on discretionary items. Source Link

Deep-fried cuisine is being blamed for the health woes of the nation’s “stroke belt.” Researchers say diets that are heavy in fried and salty foods could be the most dangerous in terms of stroke risk. Deep-fried chicken and other scrumptious Southern fare are popular in areas with some of the highest incidence of stroke. Source Link 

 
Apple may be eyeing another place on your person to put a new must-have gadget. Rumors are flying about an “iWatch” that would sync with your iPhone to bring favorite features to a flexible screen worn on your wrist. Connected watches aren’t a new idea, but the marriage of smartphone and smart watch is a different approach. Source Link