February 5, 2014

You really don’t need to break a sweat to get the benefits of exercise. A new study found that just getting up and moving around helped to improve insulin and blood fat levels. Some lightweight efforts that were beneficial included pacing while talking on the phone, standing at your desk, or walking while taking part in a meeting. Source Link

Here’s a good reason to not be curious about that missed call from an unknown number on your cell phone. The Better Business Bureau warns of a scam involving calls from area codes in Caribbean countries. The call only rings once and if you call back, you could be on the hook for a $20 fee and high per-minute toll charges on your wireless bill. Source Link

Could a weekly “movie night” for couples help to cut the divorce rate?  A new study found that spouses who watched films about relationships and then discussed the issues together had just half the divorces. Experts say the “movie and talk” approach may be a good alternative for those who don’t want to go to counseling. Source Link