February 12, 2015

How much is too much exercise? A study found that runners who hit the pavement for four hours weekly had a shorter lifespan than those who ran for two-and-a-half hours a week. The most intense runners ended up with a risk of dying that was similar to that of those who opted to stay on the couch. Source Link

A new federal law has taken effect that unshackles your cellphone from your carrier. The four biggest providers are now required to unlock your phone if you’re no longer under contract and not making payments on the device. Unlocking makes it easier for consumers to keep their phone for use with another service. Source Link

The experts say it may take less shut-eye for your child to get  a good night’s sleep. New guidelines set 11 hours as the minimum for toddlers, 10 hours for pre-schoolers, 9 hours for school-age kids and eight-and-a-half hours for teenagers. The changes were based on a review of over 300 studies. Source Link