January 13, 2014

Here’s another good reason to get your teen off the couch. A new long-term study found that people who are aerobically fit as teenagers are less likely to have a heart attack in middle age. Cardiovascular exercise as a teen even appears to help people who become obese later in life. Source Link

It’s a first in the search for an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say vitamin E might slow the progression of mild-to-moderate dementia. High doses of the vitamin delayed the decline in daily living skills, and for some people that could make the difference between living independently or needing a nursing home. Source Link

Most of us are suffering side effects from staring at so many screens. A new survey found that 70% of people report dry eyes, blurry vision, or neck and shoulder strain. Experts say eye problems can occur because people don’t blink as often when looking at a screen and don’t look away enough, which allows your eyes to re-focus and ease the strain. Source Link