May 30, 2014

Experts have some advice if you’re heading to the pool to cool-off this summer -- swim, but don’t swallow. Even a well-maintained pool can have bacteria lurking in the water that could cause gastrointestinal illnesses. The worst spots are kiddie wading pools with warm, shallow water and kids in poor-fitting swim diapers. Source Link 

It sounds like advice that Mom would give you, but a new campaign is stressing a good night’s sleep as one of the pillars of better health. Just like good nutrition and exercise, sleep is a key component, and catching up on the weekends won’t help. A typical adult needs at least seven hours a night, and setting a regular bedtime is the first step to getting more shuteye. Source Link 

In a world of cars that can drive themselves, who needs things like a steering wheel or a brake pedal? A new high-tech self-driving car from Google does away with those manual controls. The test vehicles could be on the road this year in California, but Google says it has no plans to market its own self-driving car. Source Link