Why
are 2 million elderly Americans paying too much for their
prescriptions? Officials say many low-income seniors are not taking
advantage of a subsidy for Medicare Part D, which eliminates most or all
out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. One challenge may be that
eligible seniors suffer from cognitive problems that prevent them from
understanding the subsidy program. Source Link
People with a heart for animals are more likely to have a stronger one. A study found that pet owners, particularly dog owners, showed a decreased risk of heart disease. Dog owners walked more frequently, and researchers found a link between pet ownership and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as reduced incidences of obesity. Source Link
Smartphones
and tablets may help employees get their work done, but they haven't
done much to foster good manners in the office. A new survey of found
that six out of ten information managers think such gadgets are a
distraction in the workplace. The biggest offenses include surfing the
web during conversations with co-workers and multitasking while in
meetings. Source Link
