February 19, 2013

Are you starving for a good night’s sleep? A study found that people with a well-rounded diet had the best sleep. Long sleepers consumed less chocolate and tea, saturated fats, fatty meats and eggs. Short sleep is associated with obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Source Link

The right kind of praise for young children can build self-esteem that helps them tackle new challenges. Researchers say kids with parents who praised specific actions rather than general validations were more likely later to work hard, confront challenges and learn how to deal with failure. Source Link

So who are all the people tweeting, pinning and shooting to share on the Internet? A new survey found that the average Twitter user is under 30 and a city-dweller. Women make up four out of five users on Pinterest, and African-Americans and Hispanics are more likely to share photos on Instagram. Source Link