April 21, 2015

Could there be a silver lining to those extra pounds on the scale? A new study suggests that people who are overweight or obese in middle age may be less likely to develop dementia. But researchers caution that you may not live long enough to enjoy the benefit because obesity carries other health risks that can shorten your life. Source Link

Three little words could help you find your missing Android smartphone. Now you can type the words “find my phone” into a Google search box on any computer and your phone’s GPS will be used to locate it on a map. You can also trigger the phone to ring, lock it down or wipe the phone’s memory if you think it’s been stolen. Source Link

Parents who wonder why their child isn’t interested in school may find the answer in the mirror. A study involving identical twins found that as much as half of a child's motivation to learn is based on genetics. But that doesn’t doom a child to poor grades, because creating a positive environment for learning can make a difference. Source Link