August 8, 2013

Technology makes up a big chunk of what you’ll spend to send a child off to college, but there are ways to save money too. A laptop is essential, but certified refurbished models can cost less and come with factory warranties. Few students need their own printer, and a tablet computer won’t be of much use in completing school assignments. Source Link

This year, you’ll get four ways to fight the flu with just one shot. The FDA has approved the first vaccine that targets four strains of the influenza virus. The single vaccine will protect against the two most common forms of the flu, plus the two strains that are expected to be prevalent during the upcoming flu season. Source Link

What do most people consider to be a full life? A new survey found that the median ideal lifespan would be 90 years, or about 11 years longer than the typical life expectancy. But enough is enough -- about six out of ten people say they would not be interested in treatments that would slow aging and extend life perhaps to 120 years old. Source Link