It could be a four-legged prescription for better health. A new
report says dog owners are more likely to have lower blood pressure and
get the recommended two-and-a-half hours of exercise per week, often by
walking their dog. Owning a dog can also have psychological benefits,
such as reducing loneliness, stress, anxiety and depression. Source Link
An
outbreak of bird flu may be scrambling prices for eggs and other foods
at the supermarket. Farmers in over a dozen states are being forced to
destroy millions of poultry affected by the flu that does not threaten
humans. In addition to eggs, the outbreak has cut into stocks for turkey
and chicken. Source Link
There’s
new advice for parents who are looking for educational apps for their
kids. Don’t settle for something that keeps their attention simply by
swiping the screen or has lots of bells and whistles. And look for apps
that encourage social interaction via discussion, competition, or
conversation. Source Link
