If you’re an older heavy smoker, there’s a test that you should add to your annual health checkup. A government panel says annual CT lung scans are recommended for anyone who has smoked a pack-a-day for 30 years and is over the age of 55. The screening could prevent as many as 20,000 deaths a year from lung cancer. Source Link
Slow and steady might help you beat the battle of the bulge. A new study found that eating more slowly can significantly reduce how much people eat in a single sitting. Experts say slower eating allows more water intake and helps people to better sense their feelings of hunger and fullness. Source Link
The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is featuring lots of tech that you can wear. Look for more fitness trackers and smart watches that will pair-up with your smartphone to deliver information about how active you are and what kind of sleep you’re getting. Wearable tech is also going to the dogs with a new pet collar that feeds the owner canine health information and location data. Source Link
