June 18, 2013

Are you losing sleep over your smartphone or tablet? You could be if you take that gadget to bed with you, because the bright screen can disrupt the natural hormone that controls your sleep cycle. Experts suggest that you dim the screen brightness and hold the device at least a foot from your face when using it in the dark. Source Link

The nation’s staggering student loan debt may be the real fiscal cliff.  A survey found that monthly loan payments are preventing half of young adults from buying a house or a car. One in four say they’ve put off plans to start a business, and three-fourths are saving less for the future because of student loan debt. Source Link

Putting limits on the sale of super-sized sodas could help nearly one in 10 people avoid obesity. Researchers using a national survey found that both low-income and higher income groups drink the big gulps, and overweight people would benefit the most from a big soda ban. Source Link