June 6, 2014

Can a walk a day help keep disability away? A study found that older adults who walked for 20 minutes a day were more mobile and better able to avoid injuries that can lead to disability and loss of independence. Reduced mobility is a risk factor for illness, disability, hospitalization and death. Source Link


You can expect to see fewer notices in your Facebook news feed about your friend’s music listening habits, photos, or game play. The social network is changing settings to downplay automatic posts that come from third-party apps like Spotify and Instagram. Facebook says it’s answering a call from users to who want to limit news feed posts that are not explicitly shared by friends. Source Link


Are you planning to give your Dad a gift for Father’s Day? A survey found that dads just don’t rate as high as mothers do when it comes to their special day. One in ten say they’ve forgotten the day before, and 20-percent think an email or text message is good enough for Dad on Father’s Day. Source Link