Can overexposure to chemicals in plastics make it harder for men and women to start a family? A new study found that women had more miscarriages and men were less able to reproduce with high levels of BPA and phthalates in their blood. Researchers said the chemical levels can spike when plastics are heated in a microwave or when a water bottle is left sitting in the sun. Source Link
A piece of equipment worn by every football player could become a high-tech alarm to warn about the danger of concussions. An Irish inventor has created a mouth guard equipped with wireless sensors that measure the force of every impact. The data is sent to the sidelines instantly to allow officials to pull a player who may be at-risk for a concussion. Source Link
If you’re tired of commercials invading your enjoyment at the movie theater, make a stop at the concession stand first. A new study found that people eating popcorn had less recollection of ads that ran before movies. Researchers say chewing disrupts the normal habit of unconsciously mouthing a name or word, which is how the brain creates memories. Source Link
