October 16, 2014

Looking for a strategy to avoid overeating when you dine out? A study found that people ordered healthier foods if they sat by a window or in a well-lit part of the restaurant.  The closer a table was to a TV screen, the more fried food a person bought, and people sitting at high-top tables ordered more salads. Source Link

The MRI could become a new tool in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say an MRI test was able to pick up reductions in blood flow to a brain region linked to memory in healthy adults before the onset of symptoms. With more study, the technique might help to catch mental decline earlier. Source Link

The smartphone is a constant companion for most users, according to a new study. The average person picked up their smartphone about 1,500 times a week, or 220 times a day. The interaction is almost becoming unconscious, as two-thirds said they manage to log in and browse Facebook without thinking about it. Source Link