A lifelong hobby that keeps your brain active might lead to a long life without dementia. A new study found that people who read books, wrote letters or solved everyday problems through old age avoided memory loss. Researchers think the brain tasks helps to build channels that can work around the effects of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Source Link
Burning the midnight oil could leave you with more calories to burn off in the light of day. A study found that night owls are more likely to gain weight than people who get good sleep because they tend to graze the kitchen for junk food in the wee hours of the morning. People who stayed up until 4 a.m. consumed 550 more calories per day. Source Link
Imagine a weekly round-the-clock marathon on your computer or smartphone. It’s not really make-believe, because a new survey says the average American spends 23 hours a week emailing, texting and using social media.The habit is hard to break, but half of those questioned say they’re trying to cut back on their tech time. Source Link
