October 21, 2013

It could be a simple way to sniff out  Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found that people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s have more difficulty determining smells using their left nostril versus the right one. The effect is unique to Alzheimer’s and the discovery could lead to an easy test that might help confirm a diagnosis. Source Link

Fewer people are waiting for Black Friday to get started on their holiday shopping. A new report says nearly half of shoppers are already buying their holiday gifts. Only 25-percent plan to spend more than half of their shopping money during the weekend after Thanksgiving, and younger shoppers are less likely to head for the sales on Black Friday. Source Link

Paying someone is now as easy as sending an email. That’s the pitch for a new service being offered by Square, a company that processes credit card payments for businesses. With the free Square Cash service, you can send an email or using a smartphone app to pay anyone using a credit or debit card. Source Link