Want
to play with your dog in the name of science? That’s the idea behind
the “Dognition” project that’s recruiting people around the world to
take part in simple play experiments with man’s best friend. The
research could help answer questions about whether different dog breeds
really have different levels of intelligence. Source Link
Who
needs the gym when everyday life can be your exercise space? Health
experts say an active lifestyle can be as effective as structured
exercise in preventing high blood pressure, high cholesterol and risk factors associated with heart disease and type 2 diabetes. More walking can help many reach the suggested 30 minutes a day of exercise. Source Link
Pregnant
women would do well to watch their caffeine intake from coffee, sodas,
and even chocolate. A study found that women with higher daily amounts
of caffeine had longer pregnancies and babies who weighed less. The
current recommendation is no more than 16 ounces of coffee a day. Source Link
