Helping
others may also help protect yourself against high blood pressure.
Researchers found that older adults who volunteered at least 200 hours a
year decreased their risk of hypertension. Studies have shown that
having good social connections promotes healthy aging. Source Link
For
many, it’s “goodbye laptop” and “hello tablet.” Analysts now predict
that tablet computer sales will surpass laptop sales this year, as
consumers hold off on replacing aging PC’s. With many of the devices
running on Google’s Android system, tablet sales will grow nearly 60%
this year and average prices will drop by about 10%. Source Link
It
doesn’t take much to help heavyweight teens lower their risk of
diabetes. Researchers found that obese teenagers who reduced their
body-mass index by just 8% had improvements in insulin sensitivity. The
teens combined healthy eating habits with increased physical activity
and support from their families. Source Link
