What does a blue dinosaur have to do with privacy on the Internet? That’s the cartoon mascot in a new program to remind Facebook users to check their privacy settings when posting to the social network. Facebook is reminding users when their posts are going public for all the world to see, and a privacy settings check-up will soon be available for everyone. Source Link
Using an electronic cigarette may help you stop smoking the real thing. A British study found that smokers who used e-cigarettes to kick the habit were 60-percent more successful that those who used nicotine patches or gum. The vapor from an e-cigarette contains nicotine but not tobacco smoke, and researchers say that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Source Link
Keeping the peace with your family could mean a longer life. A study found that people who argue often with spouses and children had up to three times the risk of dying in middle age. It’s believed that higher levels of stress hormones and increased blood pressure from conflicts are factors in raising the risk for early death. Source Link
