April 17, 2013

A high-fiber diet can be good for your brain too. A new study found that even a small increase in daily fiber intake can lower your risk of stroke. That’s because fiber can cut key risk factors for stroke, such as high blood pressure, and can help lower levels of bad cholesterol. Source Link

Sleep apnea isn’t just a bedtime problem, as sleep disorders can also impair your driving. Researchers say more than one-third of those with sleep apnea admit to nodding off while behind the wheel, and had more crashes and difficulty following a clear set of directions during a driving simulation. Source Link

If you’re on America’s number-one network, it’ll be an even longer wait for your next cellphone upgrade. Verizon says starting in January it will rollback upgrade eligibility from 20 to 24 months to match the length of service contracts. The move will save the carrier on phone subsidy costs. Number-two  AT&T still offers upgrades at 20 months. Source Link