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