A trend in baby names may make it harder to determine the boys from
the girls. A report says gender-neutral names like Karter, Phoenix,
Quinn and Reese are growing in popularity this year. Experts say it
reflects the Millennial parent’s open-minded approach and disdain for
stereotypes. Source Link
That
sweet tooth for chocolate could be a healthy habit for your heart. A
new study found that habitual chocolate eaters had a lower risk of
cardiovascular disease and strokes. But don’t overdo it -- the sweet
spot for a daily dose of chocolate was the equivalent of a standard size
Hershey bar. Source Link
You
can turn any TV into a computer with a new PC on a stick that’s about
the size of a USB thumb drive. The $130 Lenovo Ideacentre is being
pitched as an alternative to a laptop or tablet. It plugs into an HDMI
port on your TV and includes WiFi, Bluetooth and enough computing power
to play games, surf the Web and video chat. Source Link
June 29, 2015
Women who are planning for a pregnancy may want to take care in
picking their pain reliever. A study found that women who took NSAIDs
with naproxen - the main ingredient in Advil - were 75-percent less
likely to ovulate. But normal ovulation returned the following month
after the women stopped taking the NSAID pain reliever. Source Link
Millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea and don’t use bulky breathing equipment could have a new alternative soon. The Airing is a micro CPAP device about the size of a Bluetooth earpiece that fits into the nostrils to keep nasal passages open during sleep. Makers of the Airing have raised over $600,000 in an online campaign. Source Link
You might think that money and education are the keys to complete happiness. But a new study found that people who topped out on a happiness scale made less money and had fewer educational achievements. The happiest people had more social success by engaging more often in volunteer activities and maintaining more stable relationships. Source Link
Millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea and don’t use bulky breathing equipment could have a new alternative soon. The Airing is a micro CPAP device about the size of a Bluetooth earpiece that fits into the nostrils to keep nasal passages open during sleep. Makers of the Airing have raised over $600,000 in an online campaign. Source Link
You might think that money and education are the keys to complete happiness. But a new study found that people who topped out on a happiness scale made less money and had fewer educational achievements. The happiest people had more social success by engaging more often in volunteer activities and maintaining more stable relationships. Source Link
June 26, 2015
If you’ve ever changed your mind about an email just seconds after
hitting the “send” button, the folks at Gmail have a solution. The
service has a new “Undo Send” feature that can give you up to 30 seconds
to stop your email after you’ve sent it. The “Undo Send” feature can be
found in the Settings menu on Gmail. Source Link
When it comes to seniors staying active, doing more of less could be the best advice. Experts say about an hour of light activity each day can be as good as moderate or heavy exercise for seniors. Walking, household chores, or gardening can reduce body fat, lower insulin levels and cut the risk of chronic disease. Source Link
A bird flu outbreak that hit hard for America’s chicken farmers is being felt from breakfast to dessert. Rising egg prices are pinching profits for restaurants and experts say customers will be seeing price increases on menus. Besides eggs served for breakfast, the shortage is raising costs for bakeries that need eggs for pies and cakes. Source Link
When it comes to seniors staying active, doing more of less could be the best advice. Experts say about an hour of light activity each day can be as good as moderate or heavy exercise for seniors. Walking, household chores, or gardening can reduce body fat, lower insulin levels and cut the risk of chronic disease. Source Link
A bird flu outbreak that hit hard for America’s chicken farmers is being felt from breakfast to dessert. Rising egg prices are pinching profits for restaurants and experts say customers will be seeing price increases on menus. Besides eggs served for breakfast, the shortage is raising costs for bakeries that need eggs for pies and cakes. Source Link
June 25, 2015
How could one hour of work put an end to insomnia? Researchers found
that three out of four people could improve the quality of their sleep
following a 60-minute cognitive behavioral therapy session. Participants
learned how keep track of sleep patterns, control stimulus that
disrupts sleep and how to distract their mind to avoid insomnia. Source Link
If you want to have the best vacation this year, you’ll need to head west and get a little wild. The latest US News and World Report listing of best vacation spots in the USA features three western national parks. The top five vacation spots were Yosemite, San Francisco, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Maui. Source Link
You might think that cat videos and Facebook updates are the biggest time-killers in the office, but you’d be wrong. A survey found that the top office distraction comes from employees using cell phones. The Internet ranked second, followed by a classic low-tech time-waster -- co-workers spending time gossiping. Source Link
If you want to have the best vacation this year, you’ll need to head west and get a little wild. The latest US News and World Report listing of best vacation spots in the USA features three western national parks. The top five vacation spots were Yosemite, San Francisco, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Maui. Source Link
You might think that cat videos and Facebook updates are the biggest time-killers in the office, but you’d be wrong. A survey found that the top office distraction comes from employees using cell phones. The Internet ranked second, followed by a classic low-tech time-waster -- co-workers spending time gossiping. Source Link
June 24, 2015
What do yogurt, pickles and sauerkraut have in common? They’re all
fermented foods that could help ease social anxiety. Researchers say
such foods contain good bacteria that might modify the body's response
to stress, which is highly linked to mental health disorders, such as
social anxiety. Source Link
Don’t be too quick to take your new puppy to the dog park. It's important to have them fully vaccinated against parvovirus before going anywhere your pup might encounter other dogs. The series of shots usually isn’t completed until 16 weeks of age and dogs are susceptible to the deadly disease until fully immunized. Source Link
The answer to helping blind people see might be on the tip of their tongue. The FDA has approved a new device that uses a tiny video camera to send signals to an electrode that is held in the mouth on the tongue. The pattern of electrical signals can be interpreted to identify the size, shape and movement of an object seen by the camera. Source Link
Don’t be too quick to take your new puppy to the dog park. It's important to have them fully vaccinated against parvovirus before going anywhere your pup might encounter other dogs. The series of shots usually isn’t completed until 16 weeks of age and dogs are susceptible to the deadly disease until fully immunized. Source Link
The answer to helping blind people see might be on the tip of their tongue. The FDA has approved a new device that uses a tiny video camera to send signals to an electrode that is held in the mouth on the tongue. The pattern of electrical signals can be interpreted to identify the size, shape and movement of an object seen by the camera. Source Link
June 23, 2015
That midnight run to the fridge or the drive-thru might be making it
harder to get a good night’s rest. A study showed that people who ate
more late at night had more concentration and attention problems from
poor sleep. Short sleep was also linked to a lower metabolism, which
increases the risk of weight gain. Source Link
Dads are getting more involved with household chores like grocery shopping, and that’s good news for retailers. A new survey found that 80-percent of millennial fathers do some or all of the grocery shopping and don’t always look for bargains. Fathers use coupons less than mothers and often pick brand names over generic labels. Source Link
There’s a new option for some college students who live life in the text lane. A Utah university has created special lanes on building stairways for people who are walking and texting. Students say they welcome the idea because so many people take a slower pace walking to classes with their head down and focused on a smartphone screen. Source Link
Dads are getting more involved with household chores like grocery shopping, and that’s good news for retailers. A new survey found that 80-percent of millennial fathers do some or all of the grocery shopping and don’t always look for bargains. Fathers use coupons less than mothers and often pick brand names over generic labels. Source Link
There’s a new option for some college students who live life in the text lane. A Utah university has created special lanes on building stairways for people who are walking and texting. Students say they welcome the idea because so many people take a slower pace walking to classes with their head down and focused on a smartphone screen. Source Link
June 22, 2015
The longer you spend grocery shopping, the more likely you are to
give in to temptation to buy junk food or things you don’t need. A study
found that people made more unplanned purchases the more time they were
shopping. Experts say having a list and a budget in mind can help
prevent impulse buying. Source Link
Should a tablet computer be on the baby shower gift list for your newborn? New research found that babies under a year old had better number recognition when they were shown digits on a tablet. But America’s pediatrician group still says infants and children under 2 interact better with people than screens. Source Link
Here’s an excuse to give your boss when you’re caught watching a cute cat video at work -- it could make you more productive. A survey found that people were more energetic and felt less anxious or annoyed after watching a cat video. Some experts think that online cat videos might be used as a form of low-cost pet therapy Source Link
Should a tablet computer be on the baby shower gift list for your newborn? New research found that babies under a year old had better number recognition when they were shown digits on a tablet. But America’s pediatrician group still says infants and children under 2 interact better with people than screens. Source Link
Here’s an excuse to give your boss when you’re caught watching a cute cat video at work -- it could make you more productive. A survey found that people were more energetic and felt less anxious or annoyed after watching a cat video. Some experts think that online cat videos might be used as a form of low-cost pet therapy Source Link
June 19, 2015
You and your baby might be better off if you let them get back to
sleep on their own. A study showed that infants who "resettle" without
help from a parent are more likely to sleep through the night.
Two-thirds of infants who resettled themselves at five weeks slept
continuously for at least five hours at three months old. Source Link
A new way to drink alcohol by just adding water is facing strong opposition from the public. A survey found that 60-percent people want powdered alcohol banned and 84-percent say online sales should be prohibited because of its potential misuse by teens. Sales of powdered alcohol are set to begin this summer. Source Link
The smartphone has overtaken the teller as a favorite way to do banking. Mobile banking is now preferred by more people than visiting a bank branch, and mobile check deposit is a big reason why. Online banking through a website was the most preferred way to take care of financial business. Source Link
A new way to drink alcohol by just adding water is facing strong opposition from the public. A survey found that 60-percent people want powdered alcohol banned and 84-percent say online sales should be prohibited because of its potential misuse by teens. Sales of powdered alcohol are set to begin this summer. Source Link
The smartphone has overtaken the teller as a favorite way to do banking. Mobile banking is now preferred by more people than visiting a bank branch, and mobile check deposit is a big reason why. Online banking through a website was the most preferred way to take care of financial business. Source Link
June 18, 2015
It’s a common belief than an active day leads to a good night’s
sleep, but not all activity is the same. A study of nearly a
half-million people found that those who did walking, bicycling,
running, weight lifting, aerobics and even gardening had better sleep.
But those whose exercise was mainly household chores or childcare had a
greater risk of poor sleep. Source Link
Many American kids aren’t getting enough to drink each day, and that thirst is risking their physical and mental health. A study found that nearly one-quarter of children drink no plain water at all. Even mild dehydration can cause headaches, irritability, poor circulation, reduced physical performance, and poorer mental functioning. Source Link
Are you ready to squeeze less into that overhead bin on your airline flight? New industry guidelines would shrink the size limits for carry-on bags by up to 20-percent in an effort to make more room for everyone on-board. But it’s up to each airline to set the standards and none have said they’ll adopt the guidelines yet. Source Link
Many American kids aren’t getting enough to drink each day, and that thirst is risking their physical and mental health. A study found that nearly one-quarter of children drink no plain water at all. Even mild dehydration can cause headaches, irritability, poor circulation, reduced physical performance, and poorer mental functioning. Source Link
Are you ready to squeeze less into that overhead bin on your airline flight? New industry guidelines would shrink the size limits for carry-on bags by up to 20-percent in an effort to make more room for everyone on-board. But it’s up to each airline to set the standards and none have said they’ll adopt the guidelines yet. Source Link
June 17, 2015
Too little sleep can mean too much eating, according to a new study.
Researchers say a sleepless night affects the hormone that regulates
appetite to raise stress and make you crave more calories. Poor sleep
also affects impulse control that might keep you from eating that junk
food. Source Link
The typical parent posts nearly 1,000 photos of their child by age five, but many don’t know whether those pics are completely public. A survey found that two out of three parents rarely or never check privacy settings for Facebook. Photos posted by smartphone can also include location information unless settings are changed on your phone. Source Link
The next version of Windows will be free for anyone who’s using a PC that’s less than six years old. Windows 10 will be a free update for current users of Windows 7 or Windows 8. For anyone else, the software will be priced at $119 for Home users. Windows 10 will begin rolling out as a free download on July 29th. Source Link
The typical parent posts nearly 1,000 photos of their child by age five, but many don’t know whether those pics are completely public. A survey found that two out of three parents rarely or never check privacy settings for Facebook. Photos posted by smartphone can also include location information unless settings are changed on your phone. Source Link
The next version of Windows will be free for anyone who’s using a PC that’s less than six years old. Windows 10 will be a free update for current users of Windows 7 or Windows 8. For anyone else, the software will be priced at $119 for Home users. Windows 10 will begin rolling out as a free download on July 29th. Source Link
June 16, 2015
Your nose knows how to get a good night’s sleep. Experts say
fresh-smelling sheets can help ease you into slumberland. If you don’t
want to launder your bedding more often to keep that fresh smell, you
can use a spray fabric freshener on your sheets and pillows. Source Link
Here’s a tip for better sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night. Experts say you should avoid the urge to check the clock to see what time it is. That time check can set the brain in motion thinking about the day to come, and looking at a bright smartphone screen to see the time can trigger hormones that tell your body to wake up. Source Link
If you’ve ever quit a job to get away from a bad boss, you’re not alone. Half of people surveyed say they’ve changed employment because of a bad manager. Half of workers also say they’re completely comfortable approaching their manager with any type of question, but only 12-percent say they get the right amount of guidance from the boss. Source Link
Here’s a tip for better sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night. Experts say you should avoid the urge to check the clock to see what time it is. That time check can set the brain in motion thinking about the day to come, and looking at a bright smartphone screen to see the time can trigger hormones that tell your body to wake up. Source Link
If you’ve ever quit a job to get away from a bad boss, you’re not alone. Half of people surveyed say they’ve changed employment because of a bad manager. Half of workers also say they’re completely comfortable approaching their manager with any type of question, but only 12-percent say they get the right amount of guidance from the boss. Source Link
June 15, 2015
Being an optimist might be good for your heart. A study found that
people who reported the highest levels of optimism had twice the odds of
being in ideal cardiovascular health. Optimists had better blood sugar
and cholesterol levels, were more physically active with a healthier
weight, and had lower rates of smoking. Source Link
If you’re among the 80-percent of people who don’t leave work for lunch, you’re missing more than a meal break from the job. Experts say getting out during the workday is vital to creative thinking, and you don’t have to eat or even do it at lunchtime. Taking a short walk can have a positive impact on the rest of your day. Source Link
Being glued to your smartphone screen could take a toll on your looks. Health experts say the head-down posture causes extra wear on muscles and skin and may lead to a wrinkly neck. Besides risking an early double chin, being hunched over a smartphone for long periods can also damage your cervical spine. Source Link
If you’re among the 80-percent of people who don’t leave work for lunch, you’re missing more than a meal break from the job. Experts say getting out during the workday is vital to creative thinking, and you don’t have to eat or even do it at lunchtime. Taking a short walk can have a positive impact on the rest of your day. Source Link
Being glued to your smartphone screen could take a toll on your looks. Health experts say the head-down posture causes extra wear on muscles and skin and may lead to a wrinkly neck. Besides risking an early double chin, being hunched over a smartphone for long periods can also damage your cervical spine. Source Link
June 12, 2015
If you’re trying to remember something, start by shutting your eyes. A
study found that asking people to close their eyes when trying to
recall events could boost their memory. Researchers found the technique
had benefits in crime investigations when an interviewer asked a witness
to remember details of an event. Source Link
They certainly have the chops for it, but what can a beaver’s bite teach us about preventing cavities? Scientists say more iron in the enamel of a beaver tooth makes it stronger. That could lead researchers to new treatments that are better than fluoride to protect human teeth against cavities. Source Link
If you don’t have a taste for big credit card bills, you should avoid shopping while hungry. Tests showed that hunger may push people into buying more than they would when they have a full stomach. Researchers say hunger involves hormones that affect the brain and could interfere with impulse control that can curb overspending. Source Link
They certainly have the chops for it, but what can a beaver’s bite teach us about preventing cavities? Scientists say more iron in the enamel of a beaver tooth makes it stronger. That could lead researchers to new treatments that are better than fluoride to protect human teeth against cavities. Source Link
If you don’t have a taste for big credit card bills, you should avoid shopping while hungry. Tests showed that hunger may push people into buying more than they would when they have a full stomach. Researchers say hunger involves hormones that affect the brain and could interfere with impulse control that can curb overspending. Source Link
June 11, 2015
It’s no surprise that the dreams you remember are usually the
strangest ones. Researchers have discovered that the longer you sleep,
the weirder your dreams are. Early evening dreaming usually involves
things you read or saw that day. Later, the brain is blending memories
of experiences that can make for some strange combinations. Source Link
That beer belly could literally be the death of you. A long-term study found that people with a big belly were more than twice as likely to die of sudden cardiac death, when the heart begins to beat erratically and shuts down blood flow to the brain. Sudden cardiac death is the cause of about half of all heart-related deaths. Source Link
If you read to relax before bedtime, you may want to make it a printed book and not an e-reader. A study compared results for people who used e-readers versus books for nighttime reading. Researchers say the light from an e-reader reduced sleepiness and made participants less alert the next morning. Source Link
That beer belly could literally be the death of you. A long-term study found that people with a big belly were more than twice as likely to die of sudden cardiac death, when the heart begins to beat erratically and shuts down blood flow to the brain. Sudden cardiac death is the cause of about half of all heart-related deaths. Source Link
If you read to relax before bedtime, you may want to make it a printed book and not an e-reader. A study compared results for people who used e-readers versus books for nighttime reading. Researchers say the light from an e-reader reduced sleepiness and made participants less alert the next morning. Source Link
June 10, 2015
If you’re feeling sleepy, you can take a nap or a shot of caffeine --
or do both for the best results. Drinking a cup of coffee followed by a
20-minute nap will refresh and energize you. Timing is everything,
because it takes about 20 minutes for caffeine to reach your brain, and
you can use that time to catch some z’s with a quick coffee nap. Source Link
A stroll around the office can help you beat the bad effects of sitting on the job all day. Researchers say the key is to take frequent short walks, and just five minutes an hour will do. The decreased blood flow that comes from prolonged sitting has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Source Link
Moms-to-be might want to dial back on the celebrity bump-watching. A study found that pregnant women who track celebrity pregnancies had more issues when it came to their own bodies, and less connection to their own developing baby. The intense interest in pregnant celebrities was seen in women who had less prenatal attachment to their own child. Source Link
A stroll around the office can help you beat the bad effects of sitting on the job all day. Researchers say the key is to take frequent short walks, and just five minutes an hour will do. The decreased blood flow that comes from prolonged sitting has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Source Link
Moms-to-be might want to dial back on the celebrity bump-watching. A study found that pregnant women who track celebrity pregnancies had more issues when it came to their own bodies, and less connection to their own developing baby. The intense interest in pregnant celebrities was seen in women who had less prenatal attachment to their own child. Source Link
June 9, 2015
Whatever the workplace, the motto should be, “let the sunshine in.” A
study found that exposure natural light during the work day can help
employees improve their quality of life. Workers with more exposure to
natural light especially during the morning slept longer and better at
night, and got more exercise than those who only worked under artificial
light. Source Link
Food safety also includes those meals for the four-legged members of the family. Experts say a pet’s food can be contaminated with germs that can make you sick. Avoid touching pet food, wash hands after feeding, and refrigerate unused moist pet food and store it away from human food. Source Link
Want to reduce the stress in your life? Step away from the email app. A study showed that people felt less stress when they checked their email just three times a day, but they found it difficult to resist the temptation. Researchers say businesses may want to advise employees to reduce the number of times they check their email. Source Link
Food safety also includes those meals for the four-legged members of the family. Experts say a pet’s food can be contaminated with germs that can make you sick. Avoid touching pet food, wash hands after feeding, and refrigerate unused moist pet food and store it away from human food. Source Link
Want to reduce the stress in your life? Step away from the email app. A study showed that people felt less stress when they checked their email just three times a day, but they found it difficult to resist the temptation. Researchers say businesses may want to advise employees to reduce the number of times they check their email. Source Link
June 8, 2015
If you think you’re too smart to get caught in an email phishing
scam, you’re probably wrong. An online test found that 97-percent of
people could not identify every fake email that aimed to get their
personal information. Experts say be skeptical of every email and don’t
open attachments or reply unless you’re absolutely sure of the source. Source Link
Getting your parents or grandparents into the digital world might be easier with the touch of a tablet. A study found that tablets allow seniors to maneuver online without having to move and click a mouse. That can be a problem for older people with less hand dexterity who try to use a regular computer. Source Link
You could gain a pound just at dinner with the winner of the 2015 Xtreme Eating Award for high-calorie dishes. A Red Lobster combination of three kinds of shrimp and a big mixed drink topped out at 3,700 calories. Outback Steakhouse scored with a prime rib dinner at 2,400 calories and a large Sonic shake serves up 2,000 calories in a glass. Source Link
Getting your parents or grandparents into the digital world might be easier with the touch of a tablet. A study found that tablets allow seniors to maneuver online without having to move and click a mouse. That can be a problem for older people with less hand dexterity who try to use a regular computer. Source Link
You could gain a pound just at dinner with the winner of the 2015 Xtreme Eating Award for high-calorie dishes. A Red Lobster combination of three kinds of shrimp and a big mixed drink topped out at 3,700 calories. Outback Steakhouse scored with a prime rib dinner at 2,400 calories and a large Sonic shake serves up 2,000 calories in a glass. Source Link
June 5, 2015
How much is too much time sitting on the job? A new study suggests
that desk-bound workers should get out of their seats for two hours a
day, whether that’s walking around the office, exercising at lunch or
standing while working. Prolonged sitting has been associated with
increased risks for serious illness or premature death. Source Link
The days of finding a $199 cellphone with a two-year contract are drawing closer to an end. AT&T says it will push retailers who sell their service to require customers to buy phones at full price with monthly payments. The number-two carrier will still offer traditional contracts at its own stores and through its website. Source Link
If you don’t know your NSFW from your WTF, the Merriam-Webster dictionary is here to help. It’s unabridged online dictionary now includes definitions of those acronyms and many other 21st Century terms, like “jeggings” - leggings made to look like tight-fitting jeans and “eggcorn” - the habit of mistaking words or phrases in song lyrics. Source Link
The days of finding a $199 cellphone with a two-year contract are drawing closer to an end. AT&T says it will push retailers who sell their service to require customers to buy phones at full price with monthly payments. The number-two carrier will still offer traditional contracts at its own stores and through its website. Source Link
If you don’t know your NSFW from your WTF, the Merriam-Webster dictionary is here to help. It’s unabridged online dictionary now includes definitions of those acronyms and many other 21st Century terms, like “jeggings” - leggings made to look like tight-fitting jeans and “eggcorn” - the habit of mistaking words or phrases in song lyrics. Source Link
June 4, 2015
Being happy is no sweat -- or is it? Researchers say we can transmit
happiness by smell through chemicals that are found in sweat. Testing
found that the happy emotion could be transferred to others who smelled
the happy person’s perspiration. Source Link
What do a connecting cable for your HDTV, baby wipes and a ticket to an amusement park have in common? They’re all items that can be much cheaper when you buy online. Experts small electronics items, baby supplies and theme park tickets are often discounted online, as are small kitchen appliances and auto parts. Source Link
If you’d love to punctuate your Facebook feed with goofy looping videos, your time has come. The social network now supports GIF images in your posts and comments. But you can’t directly upload because the new feature is limited to using links to websites that host GIF images. Source Link
What do a connecting cable for your HDTV, baby wipes and a ticket to an amusement park have in common? They’re all items that can be much cheaper when you buy online. Experts small electronics items, baby supplies and theme park tickets are often discounted online, as are small kitchen appliances and auto parts. Source Link
If you’d love to punctuate your Facebook feed with goofy looping videos, your time has come. The social network now supports GIF images in your posts and comments. But you can’t directly upload because the new feature is limited to using links to websites that host GIF images. Source Link
June 3, 2015
Taking one step every day could help you lose weight. A study found
that overweight people who stepped onto a scale to weigh themselves
every day lost an average of 20 pounds over six months. Experts think
the daily check-in helps people manage small weight gains before they
become extra pounds. Source Link
Protecting your hearing can come down to knowing how loud is too loud. Experts say it’s too loud if you must shout so that others can hear you within an arm's distance, or if you have a hard time hearing for a few hours after exposure to the noise. Sound is too loud if if makes your ears ring or it hurts. Source Link
It’s made from cardboard and not glass, and Google’s latest gadget takes a low-cost approach to putting virtual reality before your eyes. The $20 Google Cardboard headset works with your Android or iPhone to give you an entry-level introduction to the immersive technology in hopes of jump-starting the market for virtual reality applications. Source Link
Protecting your hearing can come down to knowing how loud is too loud. Experts say it’s too loud if you must shout so that others can hear you within an arm's distance, or if you have a hard time hearing for a few hours after exposure to the noise. Sound is too loud if if makes your ears ring or it hurts. Source Link
It’s made from cardboard and not glass, and Google’s latest gadget takes a low-cost approach to putting virtual reality before your eyes. The $20 Google Cardboard headset works with your Android or iPhone to give you an entry-level introduction to the immersive technology in hopes of jump-starting the market for virtual reality applications. Source Link
June 2, 2015
Getting your ears out of the office might be the way to reduce the
stress of an open workplace. Testing showed that playing nature sounds
to mask background noise helped to reduce distractions. Workers were
more productive when they were exposed to the natural sounds. Source Link
We may be one step closer to hanging-up on all those telemarketing robocalls. The FCC is proposing rules to allow phone companies to use new technology to block such calls automatically with a service that could be sold to customers. You could also join a “Do Not Call” list by asking over the phone rather than filing a form. Source Link
Being a master thumb typist on your smartphone could be a real pain. Experts say people are reporting hand pain that comes from too much typing using their thumbs. If that’s you, try to avoid one-hand typing, place the phone on a table, or use voice-to-text features to reduce the strain on your thumbs. Source Link
We may be one step closer to hanging-up on all those telemarketing robocalls. The FCC is proposing rules to allow phone companies to use new technology to block such calls automatically with a service that could be sold to customers. You could also join a “Do Not Call” list by asking over the phone rather than filing a form. Source Link
Being a master thumb typist on your smartphone could be a real pain. Experts say people are reporting hand pain that comes from too much typing using their thumbs. If that’s you, try to avoid one-hand typing, place the phone on a table, or use voice-to-text features to reduce the strain on your thumbs. Source Link
June 1, 2015
If you really want to remember something, skip the keyboard and break
out the pad and pen. Testing showed that note takers in lectures who
used paper instead of a laptop did better when recalling concepts.
Researchers say you’re using your brain to process information when
taking notes by hand, instead of simply transcribing words by typing. Source Link
Skipping meals as a diet strategy may backfire on your belly. Scientists say laboratory testing found that mice who ate fewer meals lost weight but regained it later. And the weight they gained was stored in organs around the midsection, much like belly fat in humans that’s a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease. Source Link
What are the warning signs that you need medical attention after a bug bite or bee sting? Difficulty breathing, swelling of lips or dizziness mean you need emergency care, but experts say you should also look for a circular rash that spreads, or if you feel tired all the time with a headache, fever or body aches. Source Link
Skipping meals as a diet strategy may backfire on your belly. Scientists say laboratory testing found that mice who ate fewer meals lost weight but regained it later. And the weight they gained was stored in organs around the midsection, much like belly fat in humans that’s a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease. Source Link
What are the warning signs that you need medical attention after a bug bite or bee sting? Difficulty breathing, swelling of lips or dizziness mean you need emergency care, but experts say you should also look for a circular rash that spreads, or if you feel tired all the time with a headache, fever or body aches. Source Link
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