America’s pediatricians have a prescription for healthier kids -- read to them every day. The doctors want parents to read aloud to their children each day beginning as infants to promote literacy and strengthen family ties. About two out of three children in America fall short of reading skills by the third grade. Source Link
Could too much sitting in front of the TV lead to an early death? Researchers studied people who sat for long periods while driving, using a computer, or watching television. They found that those who watched three hours or more of TV each day had twice the risk of premature death, but there was no difference for driving or working at a computer. Source Link
If you love your Android phone, you’ll soon be able to get that experience built-in behind the wheel. Android Auto will let drivers access everything from Google Maps to text messages and music without ever having to take their eyes off the road or hands off the wheel. The system will use a screen built into the dashboard that interfaces with your smartphone. Source Link