March 31, 2014

There’s proof that a visit to the doctor can send your blood pressure soaring. A study found that a patient’s blood pressure readings were notably higher when they're taken by a doctor. But the nervousness and higher readings known as “white coat syndrome” was not seen when a nurse was doing the blood pressure check. Source Link

If you’re looking to save some calories at breakfast, eat a cereal with a big flake. A study found that people poured more of smaller-sized cereals when using the same size of bowl. Experts say it’s difficult to estimate correct portions with breakfast cereals because flake sizes vary so much between products. Source Link

Want the security of GPS tracking, plus calling and texting to your younger child without giving them a cell phone? The Filip is designed for pre-tweens and worn like a watch.  It can be programmed to dial up to five phone numbers and can receive short text messages. The $200 device requires a $10 a month service plan.  Source Link