September 30, 2013

You have a better chance of beating the big “C” when there’s a spouse in the house. A study found that married cancer patients are less likely to die of their disease than those who aren't wed. The benefit was bigger for men than women, and researchers say that’s probably because a wife will often encourage a reluctant husband to visit a doctor. Source Link

Remember nap time in kindergarten? It turns out that it may be the best part of a youngster’s school day. Researchers say taking an afternoon snooze may actually improve a child's ability to learn by improving memory. That’s important for many of today’s pre-schoolers in day care who put in longer days than their parents do at work. Source Link
 
Maybe the new question at the fast food counter should be, “do you want low-calorie fries with that?” Burger King has introduced a crinkle-cut french fry that has 20-percent fewer calories compared to the same size serving of regular fries. The secret is a new batter that absorbs less oil during frying. Source Link