You may be hard-wired to love Facebook. Researchers found that people who were avid users of Facebook got a bigger boost to the reward center of the brain from positive social feedback. What’s not known yet is whether the brain feedback drives Facebook use, or if long-term use of social media changes the way the brain reacts to it. Source Link
Lots of Americans are losing sleep and popping a pill to try to stop it. A first-of-its-kind study found that 9 million people use prescription sleep aids, and it’s estimated that millions more are trying over-the-counter remedies to cure their insomnia. Experts blame the sleepless nights on a rise in obesity-related sleep apnea, more evening electronic distractions and continued financial worries.. Source Link
Here’s a wardrobe tip to help keep women within their budget on a shopping trip -- wear high heels. A study found that when the mind is focused on staying balanced atop those high heels, you’re more likely to consider all of your buying options. For men, researchers say riding an escalator can also have the same spillover effect. Source Link
