Don’t expect to hydrate your way to a slimmer you. Despite common beliefs, experts say there's very little evidence that drinking more water promotes weight loss. And while some people think that ice-cold water helps to burn more calories, the temperature of the water doesn’t really matter when it comes to weight loss. Source Link
A job that requires more brain work now could help keep you sharp long after retirement. A long-term study found that challenging jobs could enhance and protect mental functioning in later life. This included jobs with data analysis, developing objectives and strategies, making decisions, solving problems, evaluating information and thinking creatively. Source Link
Can a smartphone help you stay sober? A new app for recovering alcoholics includes a panic button and sounds an alert when they get too close to to a bar. Testers reported fewer drinking days and more overall abstinence than those who got the usual follow-up support. Source Link
