April 16, 2015

New research debunks the old belief that reading in poor light or sitting too close to the TV can ruin a child’s eyesight. Experts say there is a way to determine if a child will need glasses by middle school. Kids who were farsighted in first grade were more likely to become nearsighted by age 13. Source Link

If you’re dealing with a bad case of the blues, you may want to avoid Facebook. A study found that symptoms of depression were increased when people scrolled through their news feed. That’s because much of what’s posted on Facebook is other people’s good news, and that can aggravate those feelings of inadequacy. Source Link

When resuming your exercise routine for warmer weather, the experts say don’t wait until the weekend to do it. Many people try to get back to running or other recreational sports too fast and risk injury. Try to exercise twice a week to help strengthen the muscles you use in your favorite sport. Source Link