January 20, 2014

That morning cup of wake-up may also tune up your memory. A new study found that the caffeine in coffee enhances certain memories for up to 24 hours after it's consumed. But you might need to switch to a grande size, because at least 200 milligrams of caffeine was needed to enhance memory consolidation. Source Link

Tens of millions of drivers are on a first-name basis with their cars.  A new survey found that one in five people give their car a nickname, with women twice as likely as men to name their cars. The most popular nicknames for cars were “Baby”, “Betsy” and “Bessie.”  Source Link

Want to get your kid’s to brush their teeth for two minutes twice a day? There’s an app for that. The free Toothsavers app combines mobile gaming with practical incentives for good dental hygiene. When kids use a timer function to measure their daily brushing, the app rewards them with new levels of a built-in game. Source Link