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