February 18, 2013

Who needs the gym when everyday life can be your exercise space? Health experts say an active lifestyle can be as effective as structured exercise in preventing high blood pressure,  high cholesterol and risk factors associated with heart disease and type 2 diabetes. More walking can help many reach the suggested 30 minutes a day of exercise. Source Link

A majority of Americans believes that the downturn of the Great Recession signals a permanent economic change for the nation. A new survey found that one in four people believe the economy will never recover to levels before the financial meltdown five years ago. Three out of four people say they lost a job or had a friend or loved one left unemployed. Source Link

Facebook is turning to one of the best names in animation to re-invent the emoticon. A veteran of Pixar is working with the social network to design a new set of face drawings to better express a wide range of emotions, including gratitude, relief, awe, and guilt. No word on when the new emoticons may appear on a smartphone near you. Source Link