The winners in this year’s Super Bowl may not just be the players
on the victorious team. A study found that a city with a team that wins
the Super Bowl has a higher average income per person. Researchers
think happy fans may be more productive at work and spend more money to
boost the local economy. Source Link
With an estimated 110 million Americans expected to watch the Super Bowl
on TV, it’s a good time to remind people to secure those screens so
they’re safe for kids. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends
mounting a TV to a wall or anchoring it to furniture with straps,
brackets, or braces to prevent the TV from tipping and falling on a
child. Source Link
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those late nights when you’re young could be hard to remember when
you’re older. Research has shown that sleeping well when you’re young
may help preserve your memory when you are old. Good sleep boosts the
memory and learning process until middle age but doesn’t help with
memory when you reach your golden years. Source Link
January 29, 2015
Most parents are too quick to switch the way their youngest children
use a car seat. A study found that three out of four parents place their
children in a forward-facing car seat before it's safe to do so.
Guidelines recommend that a rear-facing car seat be used until a child
is at least 2 years old or has outgrown the weight or height limit of
the seat. Source Link
That vapor produced by an electronic cigarette could contain high levels of a substance known to cause cancer. Testing showed formaldehyde when e-cigarettes were at their highest setting. Many health experts are worried that so little is known about e-cigarettes and they may pose unknown risks. Source Link
Move over smart watches - there’s a new fashion statement for your wrist that’s stylish and handy. The Leatherman Tread bracelet has stainless steel links that double as usable tools, including screwdriver blades, hex drives and a box cutter. You can also add a watch if you want to tell time and carry tools on your wrist. Source Link
That vapor produced by an electronic cigarette could contain high levels of a substance known to cause cancer. Testing showed formaldehyde when e-cigarettes were at their highest setting. Many health experts are worried that so little is known about e-cigarettes and they may pose unknown risks. Source Link
Move over smart watches - there’s a new fashion statement for your wrist that’s stylish and handy. The Leatherman Tread bracelet has stainless steel links that double as usable tools, including screwdriver blades, hex drives and a box cutter. You can also add a watch if you want to tell time and carry tools on your wrist. Source Link
January 28, 2015
When it comes to getting healthy, it often takes two to be
successful. A study found that men and women were more likely to stop
smoking, get active and lose weight if their partner adopted the same
healthy habits. Age wasn’t an issue because most of the participants
were over 50 years old. Source Link
You may not need to skip that salt shaker after all. Researchers found that healthy people lived just as long and had no change in the rates of heart disease regardless of whether they had lower consumption of sodium. The findings would not apply to people who already have cardiovascular disease. Source Link
A favorite pastime on your airline flight might be going the way of free meals and extra leg room. The company that publishes the SkyMall catalog has filed for bankruptcy as sales have dropped by nearly 50-percent. They blame it on your smartphone and tablet, as people spend more time using electronic devices during flights and less time browsing the catalog. Source Link
You may not need to skip that salt shaker after all. Researchers found that healthy people lived just as long and had no change in the rates of heart disease regardless of whether they had lower consumption of sodium. The findings would not apply to people who already have cardiovascular disease. Source Link
A favorite pastime on your airline flight might be going the way of free meals and extra leg room. The company that publishes the SkyMall catalog has filed for bankruptcy as sales have dropped by nearly 50-percent. They blame it on your smartphone and tablet, as people spend more time using electronic devices during flights and less time browsing the catalog. Source Link
January 27, 2015
So what’s your price tag for a life-long smoking habit? A new report
says smoking costs the average person one million dollars over a
lifetime for cigarettes and taxes, plus additional healthcare costs and
health insurance premiums. The study tracked costs from age 18 to age
69, which is the life expectancy for the average smoker. Source Link
That glass of wine at dinner or a beer after work might be the heart-healthy choice. Researchers found that people who consumed just one alcoholic drink per day had the lowest rate of heart failure. The daily drinkers fared better that those who abstained and those who drank more. Source Link
This year’s Super Bowl will be streaming free online across America. NBC says it will provide 11 hours of coverage including the championship game on Sunday for computer and tablet users. Smartphones are left out because Verizon has an exclusive contract to carry live NFL games on phones. Source Link
That glass of wine at dinner or a beer after work might be the heart-healthy choice. Researchers found that people who consumed just one alcoholic drink per day had the lowest rate of heart failure. The daily drinkers fared better that those who abstained and those who drank more. Source Link
This year’s Super Bowl will be streaming free online across America. NBC says it will provide 11 hours of coverage including the championship game on Sunday for computer and tablet users. Smartphones are left out because Verizon has an exclusive contract to carry live NFL games on phones. Source Link
January 26, 2015
A daily workout may not make up for a day’s worth of sitting.
Researchers found more than five hours a day of sitting was related to
early death even if people exercised regularly. One solution might be to
move around more throughout the day by taking stand-up breaks, using
the stairs, or walking from a farther parking spot. Source Link
Many of the worst passwords of the year continue to go by the numbers. A company that tracks passwords says “123456” remains atop the list of shame for computer security. Others include “qwerty,” “baseball,” “football” and a nod to superheroes with “”batman” and “superman.” Source Link
Wondering if you need to pop a breath mint so you won’t offend? Now there’s an app for that. The Mint is a smartphone app that works with an attachment to measure the chemical compounds that can create bad breath. The $89 sensor that hooks to your smartphone will hit the market later this year. Source Link
Many of the worst passwords of the year continue to go by the numbers. A company that tracks passwords says “123456” remains atop the list of shame for computer security. Others include “qwerty,” “baseball,” “football” and a nod to superheroes with “”batman” and “superman.” Source Link
Wondering if you need to pop a breath mint so you won’t offend? Now there’s an app for that. The Mint is a smartphone app that works with an attachment to measure the chemical compounds that can create bad breath. The $89 sensor that hooks to your smartphone will hit the market later this year. Source Link
January 23, 2015
Being sedentary could be a bigger risk for early death than packing
on the pounds. A study found that twice as many deaths may be tied to a
lack of exercise compared to obesity. The good news is that couch
potatoes can see significant improvement with just a modest increase,
such as a daily 20-minute walk. Source Link
Facebook is making it easier to weed out the fibs and hoaxes that can fill up your news feed. A new feature lets users report a post as false. It won’t delete the item, but it will trigger a notice that the post has been reported as false, and more reports could limit how often the item appears in news feeds. Source Link
Can you beat the odds of getting a deadly form of skin cancer with an extra cup of coffee? A study found that people who drank four cups of coffee per day were less likely to suffer from malignant melanoma. Researchers think caffeine might ease the damage to skin cells caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays. Source Link
Facebook is making it easier to weed out the fibs and hoaxes that can fill up your news feed. A new feature lets users report a post as false. It won’t delete the item, but it will trigger a notice that the post has been reported as false, and more reports could limit how often the item appears in news feeds. Source Link
Can you beat the odds of getting a deadly form of skin cancer with an extra cup of coffee? A study found that people who drank four cups of coffee per day were less likely to suffer from malignant melanoma. Researchers think caffeine might ease the damage to skin cells caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays. Source Link
January 22, 2015
It’s not just that burger or fries that has nutritionists concerned
about what kids are eating. A new study found that pizza is a big part
of the diet for many children. Pizza was the second biggest contributor
to fat intake and experts think it should be targeted as a food that can
contribute to obesity. Source Link
In cold weather, can the shivers be contagious? Researchers found that people who watched videos of actors putting their hands in cold water saw their own body temperature drop. You can blame it on humanity, because it’s human nature to empathize with others and “feel their pain.”
Source Link
For women, sharing your life on social media could mean less stress for you. A study found that women who frequently use social media to connect with friends and family reported feeling less stress. On the other hand, knowing about a stressful event in the life of someone who you’ve friended on Facebook could result in more stress for you. Source Link
In cold weather, can the shivers be contagious? Researchers found that people who watched videos of actors putting their hands in cold water saw their own body temperature drop. You can blame it on humanity, because it’s human nature to empathize with others and “feel their pain.”
Source Link
For women, sharing your life on social media could mean less stress for you. A study found that women who frequently use social media to connect with friends and family reported feeling less stress. On the other hand, knowing about a stressful event in the life of someone who you’ve friended on Facebook could result in more stress for you. Source Link
January 21, 2015
Having a “nightcap” drink to help you sleep does the opposite.
Researchers say test subjects who had a drink before going to bed were
unable to achieve brain waves that help the body use sleep to restore
itself. The drinkers could only reach a level similar to resting while
being awake. Source Link
Some fast-food kid’s meals are ditching soda as the default drink. Wendy’s says it will no longer offer soda as beverage choice in meals for children and McDonalds has pledged to do the same. Experts say drinking just one extra sugary beverage a day has been shown to increase obesity risk in children by 60 percent. Source Link
Fitness trackers are showing up on many wrists, but people who are using them to count their calories are bound to be disappointed. A study of the top seven brands of fitness trackers found that all were off by at least 15-percent in calorie counts. The Misfit Shine was over 30 percent off and the Polar Loop was 40 percent inaccurate. Source Link
Some fast-food kid’s meals are ditching soda as the default drink. Wendy’s says it will no longer offer soda as beverage choice in meals for children and McDonalds has pledged to do the same. Experts say drinking just one extra sugary beverage a day has been shown to increase obesity risk in children by 60 percent. Source Link
Fitness trackers are showing up on many wrists, but people who are using them to count their calories are bound to be disappointed. A study of the top seven brands of fitness trackers found that all were off by at least 15-percent in calorie counts. The Misfit Shine was over 30 percent off and the Polar Loop was 40 percent inaccurate. Source Link
January 20, 2015
If you’re trying to remember something, start by shutting your eyes. A
study found that asking people to close their eyes when trying to
recall events could boost their memory. Researchers found the technique
had benefits in crime investigations when an interviewer asked a witness
to remember details of an event. Source Link
This year’s flu vaccine has been a bit of a bust in stopping the bug that’s making most people sick. The CDC says the flu shot is only reducing hospitalizations by about 23-percent. In a year when the flu vaccine is a good match for the strain of the virus, getting the shot can prevent up to 60-percent of flu cases that send people to the hospital. Source Link
Don’t be looking for more people sporting Google Glass anytime soon. The company is suspending public sales of the high-tech eyewear with a built-in camera that can project web pages right before your eyes. Google says it isn’t killing the product and a new version could be unveiled later this year. Source Link
This year’s flu vaccine has been a bit of a bust in stopping the bug that’s making most people sick. The CDC says the flu shot is only reducing hospitalizations by about 23-percent. In a year when the flu vaccine is a good match for the strain of the virus, getting the shot can prevent up to 60-percent of flu cases that send people to the hospital. Source Link
Don’t be looking for more people sporting Google Glass anytime soon. The company is suspending public sales of the high-tech eyewear with a built-in camera that can project web pages right before your eyes. Google says it isn’t killing the product and a new version could be unveiled later this year. Source Link
January 19, 2015
Facebook remains the king of social media, but a photo prince is
angling for the crown among younger users. A survey found that
58-percent of all American adults use Facebook, including more than half
of online adults over age 65. But Instagram has the eye of millennials,
as more than half of 18-to-29 year olds use the photo sharing service. Source Link
The FDA has approved an implantable device designed to control obesity. The Maestro Rechargeable System uses electrical impulses to stimulate the major nerve that sends signals from the stomach to the brain. The device will be available to people with a body mass index over 35 who also have another obesity-related condition and have been unable to lose weight. Source Link
Getting kids to eat more veggies during their school lunch may be as simple as putting recess before the meal instead of after it. Researchers found that kids ate 54-percent more fruits and vegetables when recess was first. They think children were rushing through their lunch and skipping healthy foods in order to get to recess sooner. Source Link
The FDA has approved an implantable device designed to control obesity. The Maestro Rechargeable System uses electrical impulses to stimulate the major nerve that sends signals from the stomach to the brain. The device will be available to people with a body mass index over 35 who also have another obesity-related condition and have been unable to lose weight. Source Link
Getting kids to eat more veggies during their school lunch may be as simple as putting recess before the meal instead of after it. Researchers found that kids ate 54-percent more fruits and vegetables when recess was first. They think children were rushing through their lunch and skipping healthy foods in order to get to recess sooner. Source Link
January 16, 2015
Your Facebook news feed is becoming a new way to distribute warnings
about abducted children. The AMBER alert system will team with Facebook
to bring the warnings to its users. The system will post the alerts to
news feeds for Facebook users who are in the area where a child is
missing. Source Link
Imagine a diet pill that could trick the body into thinking you’ve eaten to trigger fat burning and weight loss. That’s the aim of a new formula undergoing animal testing now. The pill sends out the same signals that normally happen when you eat, so the body starts clearing out space to store it, but with no calories and no change in appetite. Source Link
If a career change is in your plans for this year, a new ranking of the best jobs of 2015 should point you toward health care. Seven of the top ten on the list from U.S. News & World Report are health-related, from nursing to dentistry and physical therapy. Other top jobs include software developer, computer systems and information security. Source Link
Imagine a diet pill that could trick the body into thinking you’ve eaten to trigger fat burning and weight loss. That’s the aim of a new formula undergoing animal testing now. The pill sends out the same signals that normally happen when you eat, so the body starts clearing out space to store it, but with no calories and no change in appetite. Source Link
If a career change is in your plans for this year, a new ranking of the best jobs of 2015 should point you toward health care. Seven of the top ten on the list from U.S. News & World Report are health-related, from nursing to dentistry and physical therapy. Other top jobs include software developer, computer systems and information security. Source Link
January 15, 2015
Your kids have a request -- please keep reading to them. About
two-thirds of parents read with their children but many stop before age
9. A survey found that children still want to read with parents for the
bonding and being able to listen to harder books and hearing voices
their parents would use for the characters. Source Link
Putting your mind to it may help you recover more quickly from an injury. Researchers asked people to do mental exercises to imagine they were using their wrist that was in a cast. Those who did the exercises lost less muscle strength and the nervous system regained the ability to control the muscles more quickly. Source Link
Could a game of catch help keep seniors on their feet? A study found that playing catch with a weighted medicine ball improved balance for older adults. Researchers say playing catch uses the same coordination skills that the brain needs to anticipate and help prevent falls. Source Link
Putting your mind to it may help you recover more quickly from an injury. Researchers asked people to do mental exercises to imagine they were using their wrist that was in a cast. Those who did the exercises lost less muscle strength and the nervous system regained the ability to control the muscles more quickly. Source Link
Could a game of catch help keep seniors on their feet? A study found that playing catch with a weighted medicine ball improved balance for older adults. Researchers say playing catch uses the same coordination skills that the brain needs to anticipate and help prevent falls. Source Link
January 14, 2015
After a slew of new gadgets were unveiled at the annual Consumer
Electronics Show, what’s atop the wish list for the average user? A
survey found that number-one isn’t a wearable tracker, a sharper TV or a
connected refrigerator. More consumers say they simply want better
battery life for their smartphones. Source Link
Does eating whole grains help you live longer? A 27-year study found that people who ate a diet rich in whole wheat bread, oatmeal and other whole grains were more likely to have a longer life and less likely to die of heart disease. Researchers say whole grains slow the digestive process and that can prevent harmful spikes in blood sugar levels. Source Link
First it was books, then movies, audiobooks, and all kinds of downloadable content, and now libraries are loaning-out the Internet itself. Library systems in about 20 communities nationwide are lending wireless Internet hotspots to patrons. It’s estimated that about 100 million Americans still are without home Internet access. Source Link
Does eating whole grains help you live longer? A 27-year study found that people who ate a diet rich in whole wheat bread, oatmeal and other whole grains were more likely to have a longer life and less likely to die of heart disease. Researchers say whole grains slow the digestive process and that can prevent harmful spikes in blood sugar levels. Source Link
First it was books, then movies, audiobooks, and all kinds of downloadable content, and now libraries are loaning-out the Internet itself. Library systems in about 20 communities nationwide are lending wireless Internet hotspots to patrons. It’s estimated that about 100 million Americans still are without home Internet access. Source Link
January 13, 2015
Can an avocado a day keep the bad cholesterol away? New research
found that eating an avocado a day reduces LDL cholesterol. Guacamole dip and chips may not be the best choice,
but you can add an avocado in salads, sandwiches, or together with lean
protein food, such as fish and chicken. Source Link
Remember rollover minutes on your cell phone plan? The idea is coming back, but this time as a new feature for data. T-Mobile and AT&T have unveiled plans to allow some customers to carry over unused data from one month to the next. The move comes as carriers see see data plans as the new battleground to gain more customers. Source Link
Call it cellphone separation anxiety. A study found that people who didn’t have access to their iPhones performed worse on tests and completing important work assignments. Participants had higher heart rates and blood pressure when they were unable to answer their ringing phone. Source Link
Remember rollover minutes on your cell phone plan? The idea is coming back, but this time as a new feature for data. T-Mobile and AT&T have unveiled plans to allow some customers to carry over unused data from one month to the next. The move comes as carriers see see data plans as the new battleground to gain more customers. Source Link
Call it cellphone separation anxiety. A study found that people who didn’t have access to their iPhones performed worse on tests and completing important work assignments. Participants had higher heart rates and blood pressure when they were unable to answer their ringing phone. Source Link
January 12, 2015
On a tablet, smartphone or TV, that screen time may not be so bad for
your toddler, as long as you’re a part of it, too. A new report says
screen time should be a shared experience for parent and child, with
interaction and follow-up with real-life play activities. Parents still
need to limit the amount of screen time and where screens are used. Source Link
Can being out in the cold make it more likely that you’ll catch a cold? New research points to evidence that cold air can affect the immune system and make the nose a better breeding ground for the cold virus. Experts think keeping your nose warmer could help to battle those cold bugs. Source Link
A diet developed to combat high blood pressure has been picked once again as the best for healthy living. The annual U.S. News and World Report ranking puts the DASH diet on top for the fifth year in a row. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and the Mediterranean Diet were the easiest diets to follow. Source Link
Can being out in the cold make it more likely that you’ll catch a cold? New research points to evidence that cold air can affect the immune system and make the nose a better breeding ground for the cold virus. Experts think keeping your nose warmer could help to battle those cold bugs. Source Link
A diet developed to combat high blood pressure has been picked once again as the best for healthy living. The annual U.S. News and World Report ranking puts the DASH diet on top for the fifth year in a row. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and the Mediterranean Diet were the easiest diets to follow. Source Link
January 9, 2015
Is your risk of getting cancer mostly a matter of genetic bad luck? A
new study says up to two-thirds of cancers may result from random
mutations when stem cells divide as they do throughout life. Researchers
say the findings point to the need for good screening programs to find
cancer early when it can be treated more effectively. Source Link
It’s good advice during summer heat and winter cold. Experts say it’s important to drink plenty of fluids when outdoors in cold weather to avoid dehydration. But try to skip the extra cup of coffee or that hot toddy because caffeine and alcohol hamper the body's response to cold. Source Link
With all the latest and greatest online tools at a worker’s disposal, number-one is still the electronic in-box. Email was the most important work tool for those surveyed by the Pew Research Center. The landline phone outscored the cell phone, and social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter were important to only four-percent of workers. Source Link
It’s good advice during summer heat and winter cold. Experts say it’s important to drink plenty of fluids when outdoors in cold weather to avoid dehydration. But try to skip the extra cup of coffee or that hot toddy because caffeine and alcohol hamper the body's response to cold. Source Link
With all the latest and greatest online tools at a worker’s disposal, number-one is still the electronic in-box. Email was the most important work tool for those surveyed by the Pew Research Center. The landline phone outscored the cell phone, and social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter were important to only four-percent of workers. Source Link
January 8, 2015
The Polar Express has arrived from the Great Plains to the Gulf
Coast. The first major cold snap of the season has brought snow and
temperatures up to 30 degrees below normal and wind chill making it feel
like the teens in places like New Orleans and Jacksonville.
Temperatures are expected to begin to moderate by the weekend. Source Link
A cable or satellite dish will no longer be the only way to get your ESPN fix. The number-one sports programmer will be part of a new Internet subscription service from Dish Network. The service that will include ESPN, CNN, TNT, TBS, Disney and other channels will be priced starting at $20 a month. Source Link
The new year should begin with less talk about swag, curating, the good kind of hacks, and that dreaded polar vortex. Those are among the words on the annual “banished” list issued by Lake Superior State University. Other nominees for conversational abandonment include “takeaway,” “skill-set” and “foodie.” Source Link
A cable or satellite dish will no longer be the only way to get your ESPN fix. The number-one sports programmer will be part of a new Internet subscription service from Dish Network. The service that will include ESPN, CNN, TNT, TBS, Disney and other channels will be priced starting at $20 a month. Source Link
The new year should begin with less talk about swag, curating, the good kind of hacks, and that dreaded polar vortex. Those are among the words on the annual “banished” list issued by Lake Superior State University. Other nominees for conversational abandonment include “takeaway,” “skill-set” and “foodie.” Source Link
January 7, 2015
There’ll be plenty of people reaching for a diet pill to help keep
that New Year’s resolution to lose weight. A survey found that one in
four people are willing to try a weight-loss supplement, even though
there’s no proof of effectiveness. Half of those surveyed say they’ve
experienced side effects like rapid heart rate or jitteriness when
taking a weight-loss supplement. Source Link
If you read to relax before bedtime, you may want to make it a printed book and not an e-reader. A study compared results for people who used e-readers versus books for nighttime reading. Researchers say the light from an e-reader reduced sleepiness and made participants less alert the next morning. Source Link
Here’s a good reason not to reply to that text message from your child while you’re driving. A study found that nearly all middle-aged adults were unable to send a text message without drifting into another lane or onto the shoulder of the road. Experts say texting and driving is dangerous for anyone, but even more so for older drivers. Source Link
If you read to relax before bedtime, you may want to make it a printed book and not an e-reader. A study compared results for people who used e-readers versus books for nighttime reading. Researchers say the light from an e-reader reduced sleepiness and made participants less alert the next morning. Source Link
Here’s a good reason not to reply to that text message from your child while you’re driving. A study found that nearly all middle-aged adults were unable to send a text message without drifting into another lane or onto the shoulder of the road. Experts say texting and driving is dangerous for anyone, but even more so for older drivers. Source Link
January 6, 2015
You may need to pump some iron to beat that mid-life spread in your
middle. Researchers say resistance training is key to preserving muscle
and avoiding weight gain like belly fat. Men who did daily weight
training had a smaller increase in belly fat than those who spent the
same amount of time with aerobic activities. Source Link
Last year it was two sizes of the iPhone, but you might see three iPhone models in 2015. Reports say the 6S Mini would offer a 4-inch screen as the smallest new iPhone. The price tag would be also smaller to reach a market of buyers who don’t want to spend over $600 on an iPhone. Source Link
Drinking coffee to help you sleep? You can do it with Counting Sheep Coffee, a decaffeinated blend that’s mixed with valerian, an over-the-counter supplement that has mild sedative effects. A cup of Counting Sheep Coffee has about half the valerian that’s found in the pill form of the supplement. Source Link
Last year it was two sizes of the iPhone, but you might see three iPhone models in 2015. Reports say the 6S Mini would offer a 4-inch screen as the smallest new iPhone. The price tag would be also smaller to reach a market of buyers who don’t want to spend over $600 on an iPhone. Source Link
Drinking coffee to help you sleep? You can do it with Counting Sheep Coffee, a decaffeinated blend that’s mixed with valerian, an over-the-counter supplement that has mild sedative effects. A cup of Counting Sheep Coffee has about half the valerian that’s found in the pill form of the supplement. Source Link
January 5, 2015
It’s not a new diet plan, but you can lose weight by breathing it
out. Researchers say the carbon dioxide left over from the breakdown of
body fat is exhaled. It’s one reason why exercise contributes to weight
loss, because heavier breathing helps the body rid itself of some of the
elements of fat. Source Link
All those text messages that keep our thumbs flying may be building brain power too. A study found that regular use of touch screens on smartphones changes the way your fingers and brain work together. People who used touch-screen phones showed greater brain activity when their fingers and thumbs were touched. Source Link
Keeping pets safe in winter weather starts with keeping the elements off of them. Rock salt and chemicals used to melt snow and ice can be dangerous if a dog or cat licks them from their paws. Experts suggest having a spray bottle of water nearby to wash off their feet after your pet ventures out into that winter wonderland. Source Link
All those text messages that keep our thumbs flying may be building brain power too. A study found that regular use of touch screens on smartphones changes the way your fingers and brain work together. People who used touch-screen phones showed greater brain activity when their fingers and thumbs were touched. Source Link
Keeping pets safe in winter weather starts with keeping the elements off of them. Rock salt and chemicals used to melt snow and ice can be dangerous if a dog or cat licks them from their paws. Experts suggest having a spray bottle of water nearby to wash off their feet after your pet ventures out into that winter wonderland. Source Link
January 2, 2015
That midnight raid on the fridge could be the death of us. Scientists
think late-night eating and oversleeping can disrupt the body’s natural
clock that regulates our metabolism. Disruption of circadian rhythms
might play a key role in the development of metabolic diseases,
including obesity and diabetes. Source Link
Noise can be a health concern, even when you’re not awake. Studies show that your auditory system doesn’t shut off while you’re asleep and loud noises can cause spikes in blood pressure, even if they don’t wake you up. Experts suggest earplugs, noise-canceling earphones, or white noise such as a fan to smooth your way to better sleep. Source Link
College students who think they’re smart enough to multitask online in class should think again. A study found that even the smartest college students suffer academically when they wander onto the Web during lectures. All students had lower exam scores the more they used the Internet to read the news, send emails and post Facebook updates. Source Link
Noise can be a health concern, even when you’re not awake. Studies show that your auditory system doesn’t shut off while you’re asleep and loud noises can cause spikes in blood pressure, even if they don’t wake you up. Experts suggest earplugs, noise-canceling earphones, or white noise such as a fan to smooth your way to better sleep. Source Link
College students who think they’re smart enough to multitask online in class should think again. A study found that even the smartest college students suffer academically when they wander onto the Web during lectures. All students had lower exam scores the more they used the Internet to read the news, send emails and post Facebook updates. Source Link
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