Microsoft is hoping its new version of Windows will be a perfect
“10.” The update that’s rolling out now is priced right -- it’s free for
owners of Windows 7 or 8. Among the changes in Windows 10 is the return
of the Start button, a new web browser named Edge, and the addition of
Microsoft’s Cortana mobile virtual assistant. Source Link
America’s
older population is living longer and spending less time in the
hospital. A 15-year study of Medicare patients found that overall
healthcare spending has increased, but average hospital bills are lower.
Researchers think people are living longer thanks to better management
of chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and
heart disease. Source Link
Like
the jocks in the weight room, the band nerds might be bulking-up too,
but with a different kind of muscle. A study found that music training
improves the brain’s ability to use hearing and language skills. That
can help teens do better in school because improving those skills makes
it easier to learn. Source Link
July 30, 2015
Most people say they’ve thrown out food based on expiration dates,
but you might not need to trash it. Experts say milk is typically safe
for two to three days after the “sell by” date, as are many perishables
once they’ve been refrigerated. If something smells rotten, curdles or
turns a suspicious color, throw it away. Source Link
Has modern medicine already defeated the scourge of Alzheimer’s? A study found that people born after 1930 had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia than the generation before them. Researchers think improvements in treatments for high blood pressure and heart disease may lead to fewer dementia cases in the future. Source Link
The college student who’s multi-tasking in the classroom is also spending more time studying to get lower grades. That’s what researchers found when they looked at the performance of young people who multi-task during class or while doing homework. Texting was the most frequent distraction, followed by logging on to Facebook, checking email, and surfing the Web. Source Link
Has modern medicine already defeated the scourge of Alzheimer’s? A study found that people born after 1930 had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia than the generation before them. Researchers think improvements in treatments for high blood pressure and heart disease may lead to fewer dementia cases in the future. Source Link
The college student who’s multi-tasking in the classroom is also spending more time studying to get lower grades. That’s what researchers found when they looked at the performance of young people who multi-task during class or while doing homework. Texting was the most frequent distraction, followed by logging on to Facebook, checking email, and surfing the Web. Source Link
July 29, 2015
It turns out that moms aren’t the only parents who have to deal with
baby weight. A long-term study found that new fathers gained an average
of four pounds after becoming a parent, even if they didn’t live with
their kids. Men of the same age who didn’t have children actually lost
weight. Source Link
That sugary beverage habit may catch up with you even if you don’t see it on the scale. Researchers found that people who drank more sugar-sweetened sodas and juices were more likely to develop type-2 diabetes, even if they weren’t obese. Such drinks can cause a spike in blood sugar, which can increase insulin resistance even in people who are at normal weight. Source Link
Here’s proof that what goes online never really goes away. The new owners of MySpace are hoping to lure back former users by emailing them photos from the early 2000s pulled from their old MySpace profiles. The social network says it’s all in fun, but the move has some former MySpace users upset over the unexpected photo flashbacks. Source Link
That sugary beverage habit may catch up with you even if you don’t see it on the scale. Researchers found that people who drank more sugar-sweetened sodas and juices were more likely to develop type-2 diabetes, even if they weren’t obese. Such drinks can cause a spike in blood sugar, which can increase insulin resistance even in people who are at normal weight. Source Link
Here’s proof that what goes online never really goes away. The new owners of MySpace are hoping to lure back former users by emailing them photos from the early 2000s pulled from their old MySpace profiles. The social network says it’s all in fun, but the move has some former MySpace users upset over the unexpected photo flashbacks. Source Link
July 28, 2015
Could childhood stress be responsible for how you tip the scales? A
study found that women who as children experienced economic hardship,
divorce, or never knowing their father gained weight more rapidly as
adults. Stressful events that occurred after age 16 did not have the
same effect, and men did not show a connection between childhood stress
and weight gain. Source Link
A good night’s sleep can keep your mind sharp tomorrow and maybe a lot longer. New research suggests poor sleep may increase people's risk of Alzheimer's disease. Sleep works to clear out a sticky protein in the brain that’s associated with Alzheimer’s, and those toxic proteins affect the deep sleep that's important for memory formation. Source Link
Think of it as a digital trail of breadcrumbs. A new feature of Google Maps can give you a listing of everywhere you’ve been recently using GPS tracking and location services from your Android smartphone. If that seems a bit creepy, you can delete anything from the timeline or turn it off entirely. Source Link
A good night’s sleep can keep your mind sharp tomorrow and maybe a lot longer. New research suggests poor sleep may increase people's risk of Alzheimer's disease. Sleep works to clear out a sticky protein in the brain that’s associated with Alzheimer’s, and those toxic proteins affect the deep sleep that's important for memory formation. Source Link
Think of it as a digital trail of breadcrumbs. A new feature of Google Maps can give you a listing of everywhere you’ve been recently using GPS tracking and location services from your Android smartphone. If that seems a bit creepy, you can delete anything from the timeline or turn it off entirely. Source Link
July 27, 2015
Is smoking an occasional cigarette the new normal for young women? A
study found many who say they light-up, but not every day. Experts say
very light smokers who use less than five cigarettes a day don’t escape
the health risks associated with the habit because even light smoking
can triple the lifetime risk of heart disease. Source Link
Shopping malls are replacing light bulbs in parking lots to save on energy and much more. The nation’s biggest owner of shopping malls is partnering with a company that will install LED light systems that can also keep track of empty parking spaces and communicate with your smartphone to send you sales offers as you pull in. Source Link
There’s a reason why the human scream hits a nerve when we hear it, and it’s not the volume. Testing found that the frequency range of a human scream taps directly into a part of the brain that processes reaction to danger. The same frequency is duplicated in a man-made form in the typical siren. Source Link
Shopping malls are replacing light bulbs in parking lots to save on energy and much more. The nation’s biggest owner of shopping malls is partnering with a company that will install LED light systems that can also keep track of empty parking spaces and communicate with your smartphone to send you sales offers as you pull in. Source Link
There’s a reason why the human scream hits a nerve when we hear it, and it’s not the volume. Testing found that the frequency range of a human scream taps directly into a part of the brain that processes reaction to danger. The same frequency is duplicated in a man-made form in the typical siren. Source Link
July 23, 2015
There’s more than just cranberry juice that can help prevent a
urinary tract infection. New research has found that tea, coffee and
yogurt can adjust the acidity of urine to stop a UTI before it can take
hold. Even simple antacid tablets can also help tip the balance in favor
of beating a urinary tract infection. Source Link
Going for a sit-down meal instead of hitting the fast food drive-thru may not be more healthy for you. A study found that meals at full-service restaurants had more sodium and cholesterol than fast food did. And people who used takeout and ate at home consumed fewer calories on average than those who chose a restaurant meal. Source Link
Think twice before you un-friend your mother on Facebook, because a new survey says moms rock at social media. Nearly twice as many people say that mothers will respond to your good news on social media as compared to fathers. And more believe that moms give useful information in their social media posts. Source Link
Going for a sit-down meal instead of hitting the fast food drive-thru may not be more healthy for you. A study found that meals at full-service restaurants had more sodium and cholesterol than fast food did. And people who used takeout and ate at home consumed fewer calories on average than those who chose a restaurant meal. Source Link
Think twice before you un-friend your mother on Facebook, because a new survey says moms rock at social media. Nearly twice as many people say that mothers will respond to your good news on social media as compared to fathers. And more believe that moms give useful information in their social media posts. Source Link
July 22, 2015
Your smartphone may know when you’re depressed even before you do.
Using GPS location data, a study found that people who spend more time
in just one or two places are more likely to have higher scores on
depression tests. The phone data was more accurate than what people
reported themselves about whether they were depressed. Source Link
A popular laundry product has been pushed clean-off the recommended list by Consumer Reports. The organization says it’s advising families with kids to avoid laundry detergent pods because of safety risks they pose to small children who can bite the colorful plastic pods and swallow highly concentrated detergent. Source Link
This could be the reason why restaurants encourage you to have a drink before dinner. A study found that a before-dinner drink may make some people eat more. Researchers found that alcohol made an area of brain that controls hunger more focused on food aromas and that could make you eat more. Source Link
A popular laundry product has been pushed clean-off the recommended list by Consumer Reports. The organization says it’s advising families with kids to avoid laundry detergent pods because of safety risks they pose to small children who can bite the colorful plastic pods and swallow highly concentrated detergent. Source Link
This could be the reason why restaurants encourage you to have a drink before dinner. A study found that a before-dinner drink may make some people eat more. Researchers found that alcohol made an area of brain that controls hunger more focused on food aromas and that could make you eat more. Source Link
July 21, 2015
If you’re worried about your kids spending too much time in front of a
small screen, you might want to scale back yourself. Experts say
children copy the behavior of parents by disappearing into their devices
just like mom and dad. One suggestion is to avoid using your smartphone
when the kids are around. Source Link
Are you ready to beat the flu by slapping on a patch? A new flu patch uses microneedles that painlessly deliver the vaccine and then dissolve. Developers say the flu patch is less painful and easier to dispense than shots and could make vaccination more widespread and effective. Source Link
Facebook wants you to shop while scrolling your news feed. The social network is testing a feature that would allow you to buy products from a business Facebook page. Easier online buying is getting a big push from others like Pinterest that has buyable pins and Google’s experiment with putting a “buy” button on search results. Source Link
Are you ready to beat the flu by slapping on a patch? A new flu patch uses microneedles that painlessly deliver the vaccine and then dissolve. Developers say the flu patch is less painful and easier to dispense than shots and could make vaccination more widespread and effective. Source Link
Facebook wants you to shop while scrolling your news feed. The social network is testing a feature that would allow you to buy products from a business Facebook page. Easier online buying is getting a big push from others like Pinterest that has buyable pins and Google’s experiment with putting a “buy” button on search results. Source Link
July 20, 2015
Your smartphone can be distracting even if you don’t answer those
calls or texts. Testing found that simply hearing a ring or feeling the
phone vibrate is similar to the distraction of actually talking or
sending text messages. Notifications alone were enough to significantly
disrupt performance on attention-demanding tasks. Source Link
A new report says millions of American homeowners could be saving hundreds of dollars a month if they take advantage of refinancing now. Traditional refinancing would provide savings for most, but a half-million homeowners could be eligible for lower interest rates through HARP, the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Source Link
When it comes to a guy’s favorite colors for that new set of wheels, orange is the new black. In an annual survey of online car sales inquires, orange was the top color for all buyers and was twice as popular for men versus women. Experts say the rise of muscle cars that feature an orange paint job may account for its growing popularity. Source Link
A new report says millions of American homeowners could be saving hundreds of dollars a month if they take advantage of refinancing now. Traditional refinancing would provide savings for most, but a half-million homeowners could be eligible for lower interest rates through HARP, the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Source Link
When it comes to a guy’s favorite colors for that new set of wheels, orange is the new black. In an annual survey of online car sales inquires, orange was the top color for all buyers and was twice as popular for men versus women. Experts say the rise of muscle cars that feature an orange paint job may account for its growing popularity. Source Link
July 17, 2015
People who want to overcome their social anxiety may help themselves by
helping others. Researchers found that performing good deeds helped
people socialize more easily. The acts of kindness can boost feelings of
happiness and foster positive views of the world to make people less
anxious. Source Link
The FDA is ready to strengthen warnings about heart risks associated with some popular over-the-counter pain relievers. The NSAIDs such as Advil, Aleve, and Motrin can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke even with short-term use. Experts say you should use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Source Link
So how can you overcome an addiction to constantly checking your smartphone? Try doing it slowly and publicly. One suggestion is to announce to friends and family that you’ll only respond to messages, posts and texts every half-hour. Then gradually raise that time until you’re comfortably out of the grip of constant contact. Source Link
The FDA is ready to strengthen warnings about heart risks associated with some popular over-the-counter pain relievers. The NSAIDs such as Advil, Aleve, and Motrin can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke even with short-term use. Experts say you should use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Source Link
So how can you overcome an addiction to constantly checking your smartphone? Try doing it slowly and publicly. One suggestion is to announce to friends and family that you’ll only respond to messages, posts and texts every half-hour. Then gradually raise that time until you’re comfortably out of the grip of constant contact. Source Link
July 16, 2015
Doctors are warning about the risks of sunburn art, when people
expose parts of their body to the sun and place an object over it to
make a shape that’s created by a sunburn. Experts say besides the pain
from a sunburn, the DNA changes that occur in the skin can double the
risk of skin cancer after just five sunburns. Source Link
Turning to the Internet to diagnose your own aches and pains usually isn’t very accurate. A study showed that online symptom checkers found on medical and healthcare websites provided the right diagnosis only about one-third of the time. But even that was better than simply doing a Google search of symptoms. Source Link
The nation’s biggest cable provider is launching a streaming television service for its Internet subscribers who don’t have cable TV. Comcast’s new Stream service will include a dozen live TV channels and on-demand TV shows and movies. The Stream service will cost $15 a month and will be available by early next year. Source Link
Turning to the Internet to diagnose your own aches and pains usually isn’t very accurate. A study showed that online symptom checkers found on medical and healthcare websites provided the right diagnosis only about one-third of the time. But even that was better than simply doing a Google search of symptoms. Source Link
The nation’s biggest cable provider is launching a streaming television service for its Internet subscribers who don’t have cable TV. Comcast’s new Stream service will include a dozen live TV channels and on-demand TV shows and movies. The Stream service will cost $15 a month and will be available by early next year. Source Link
July 15, 2015
Few American adults are getting enough fruits and vegetables in their
diets. The latest national survey found that only 13-percent are eating
the recommended two cups of fruit each day and only 8-percent get two
cups of vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables can help maintain
healthy body weight and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and
some cancers. Source Link
Your body isn’t very keen on you taking a vacation from exercise. Research showed that a physically fit young person can lose up to 30-percent of muscle strength in just two weeks of physical inactivity. The same is true for older persons who are less fit, and it takes three times as long to regain that muscle. Source Link
It’s high-tech pet sitting, complete with treats. The Petzi Treat Cam is a Wi-Fi–connected video camera that allows you to check in on your pet, who can hear your voice using a connection via a smartphone app. The $170 Petzi can also remotely dispense treats at the press of a button. Source Link
Your body isn’t very keen on you taking a vacation from exercise. Research showed that a physically fit young person can lose up to 30-percent of muscle strength in just two weeks of physical inactivity. The same is true for older persons who are less fit, and it takes three times as long to regain that muscle. Source Link
It’s high-tech pet sitting, complete with treats. The Petzi Treat Cam is a Wi-Fi–connected video camera that allows you to check in on your pet, who can hear your voice using a connection via a smartphone app. The $170 Petzi can also remotely dispense treats at the press of a button. Source Link
July 14, 2015
Looking older than you are may not just be a matter of appearance.
New research suggests that adults who look older than their years may
have bodies that are aging at an accelerated pace. A study of 38-year
olds found that some had organs, immune systems and chromosomes of a
60-year old, while others had a younger biological age. Source Link
Facebook is making it easier to arrange your News Feed the way you like it. New tools will allow you to choose the friends and pages you want to see first, rather than using Facebook’s built-in rules. The new feature is available now on iPhones and iPads and will be coming soon to Android and web versions of Facebook. Source Link
The world’s simplest beverage is going high-tech with a “smart” water bottle. The Bluetooth-connected container tracks your water intake and sets a daily goal based on your activity level and the weather, and even glows when you’re behind on hydration. A Kickstarter campaign for the HidrateMe has raised nearly half a million dollars. Source Link
Facebook is making it easier to arrange your News Feed the way you like it. New tools will allow you to choose the friends and pages you want to see first, rather than using Facebook’s built-in rules. The new feature is available now on iPhones and iPads and will be coming soon to Android and web versions of Facebook. Source Link
The world’s simplest beverage is going high-tech with a “smart” water bottle. The Bluetooth-connected container tracks your water intake and sets a daily goal based on your activity level and the weather, and even glows when you’re behind on hydration. A Kickstarter campaign for the HidrateMe has raised nearly half a million dollars. Source Link
July 13, 2015
Kids who participate in sports may also see more success in the
classroom. A long-term study found that playing organized after-school
sports helped children develop more discipline. That carried over to
their school work and made them better at following instructions and
remaining focused in the classroom. Source Link
More health warnings and child-resistant packaging may be the next step in the regulation of e-cigarettes. The FDA is considering action after an increase in poisonings involving infants and children who were exposed to liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. The agency also wants to regulate new tobacco-related beverages, lotions, gels and dissolvable nicotine strips. Source Link
Get ready to smile and say “shop.” Mastercard is testing a new way to use selfies to verify identity for online purchases. Buyers would use a smartphone app to snap a picture of themselves to compare to one that’s on file. The app requires the buyer to blink to ensure that it’s a live person and not a photo of a picture. Source Link
More health warnings and child-resistant packaging may be the next step in the regulation of e-cigarettes. The FDA is considering action after an increase in poisonings involving infants and children who were exposed to liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. The agency also wants to regulate new tobacco-related beverages, lotions, gels and dissolvable nicotine strips. Source Link
Get ready to smile and say “shop.” Mastercard is testing a new way to use selfies to verify identity for online purchases. Buyers would use a smartphone app to snap a picture of themselves to compare to one that’s on file. The app requires the buyer to blink to ensure that it’s a live person and not a photo of a picture. Source Link
July 10, 2015
It’s the most excitement over a book debut since the days of Harry
Potter sequels, but it’s not young wizards that have readers lining up.
Booksellers are offering special events around next week’s publication
of Harper Lee’s “Go Set A Watchman,” the sequel to the classic “To Kill a
Mockingbird.” A sneak peek at the first chapter has been published by
the Wall Street Journal. Source Link
If you’re focused on logging 10,000 steps a day for better health, you might be missing the mark. Experts say the 10-K standard isn’t based on any medical evidence, and most people get barely a quarter of that each day, so even 5,000 steps is a good starting goal. And remember that walking alone won’t accomplish weight loss without cutting calories too. Source Link
What if “Black Friday” wasn’t on a Friday or in November? It might be the Prime Day sale that Amazon is throwing on July 15th to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The online retailer is promising more deals than Black Friday, but only for its Prime members. The good news is that Amazon is offering a free 30-day Prime membership. Source Link
If you’re focused on logging 10,000 steps a day for better health, you might be missing the mark. Experts say the 10-K standard isn’t based on any medical evidence, and most people get barely a quarter of that each day, so even 5,000 steps is a good starting goal. And remember that walking alone won’t accomplish weight loss without cutting calories too. Source Link
What if “Black Friday” wasn’t on a Friday or in November? It might be the Prime Day sale that Amazon is throwing on July 15th to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The online retailer is promising more deals than Black Friday, but only for its Prime members. The good news is that Amazon is offering a free 30-day Prime membership. Source Link
July 9, 2015
How much of your food budget goes into the trash can? A survey found
that the average American family thinks they throw away $640 worth of
food a year, but a government estimate pegs the cost at $1,500. Half of
those surveyed say every week they throw away uneaten leftovers or fresh
food they've brought home but never touched. Source Link
A popular surgery to relieve knee pain may do more harm than good for older persons. A study looked at results from arthroscopic knee surgery for arthritis pain and found that exercise was twice as effective as the minimally invasive procedure. In some cases, exercise may even be a better alternative to knee replacement. Source Link
It’s bad news for people who need an easy way to relieve stress or just have some fun in the office. The makers of Bubble Wrap are changing the manufacturing process for the sheets of protective wrap with tiny bubbles that people love to pop. The new Bubble Wrap will have rows of connected air bubbles that will not pop. Source Link
A popular surgery to relieve knee pain may do more harm than good for older persons. A study looked at results from arthroscopic knee surgery for arthritis pain and found that exercise was twice as effective as the minimally invasive procedure. In some cases, exercise may even be a better alternative to knee replacement. Source Link
It’s bad news for people who need an easy way to relieve stress or just have some fun in the office. The makers of Bubble Wrap are changing the manufacturing process for the sheets of protective wrap with tiny bubbles that people love to pop. The new Bubble Wrap will have rows of connected air bubbles that will not pop. Source Link
July 8, 2015
Could the order in which you eat the food in a meal make a difference
in your health? A study found that eating proteins and vegetables
before carbohydrates led to lower insulin levels in obese patients with
type 2 diabetes. Experts say it’s easier to tell someone to “eat this
first” rather than “don’t eat that at all.” Source Link
A re-write of government rules could mean overtime pay for millions more Americans. The guidelines would change to require time-and-a-half pay over 40 hours for anyone making less than $50,000 a year. Critics say the move could eliminate mid-level salaried positions if employers cut hours to meet the new guidelines. Source Link
If you’d like to use Facebook or email to stay in touch with your doctor, you’re not alone. Accessing health information this way was preferred by over half of those in a recent survey. But most medical centers discourage social media contact between doctors and patients due to privacy issues and legal concerns. Source Link
A re-write of government rules could mean overtime pay for millions more Americans. The guidelines would change to require time-and-a-half pay over 40 hours for anyone making less than $50,000 a year. Critics say the move could eliminate mid-level salaried positions if employers cut hours to meet the new guidelines. Source Link
If you’d like to use Facebook or email to stay in touch with your doctor, you’re not alone. Accessing health information this way was preferred by over half of those in a recent survey. But most medical centers discourage social media contact between doctors and patients due to privacy issues and legal concerns. Source Link
July 7, 2015
Many Americans are lying through their teeth about how they care for
those pearly whites. A national survey found that 27-percent of people
lie to their dentist about how often they floss. Even those who do floss
don’t like it, but experts say it’s the only way to to remove plaque
below the gum line where hundreds of types of bacteria can thrive. Source Link
Could raising the smoking age to 21 help to prevent the next generation from picking up the habit? A study in one city where the age was raised to 21 found that teen smoking rates dropped by nearly 50-percent. About 80 cities in eight states and the state of Hawaii restrict smoking to those who are 21 and over. Source Link
The “smart” contact lens is one step closer to reality. Google has filed a patent for packaging for the contact lens that has sensors to measure substances in human tears and uses solar power to communicate with a smartphone app. The smart lens could be used by diabetics to measure blood sugar levels. Source Link
Could raising the smoking age to 21 help to prevent the next generation from picking up the habit? A study in one city where the age was raised to 21 found that teen smoking rates dropped by nearly 50-percent. About 80 cities in eight states and the state of Hawaii restrict smoking to those who are 21 and over. Source Link
The “smart” contact lens is one step closer to reality. Google has filed a patent for packaging for the contact lens that has sensors to measure substances in human tears and uses solar power to communicate with a smartphone app. The smart lens could be used by diabetics to measure blood sugar levels. Source Link
July 6, 2015
Should learning how to save a life be a requirement for high school
graduation? That’s one recommendation in a new report about preventing
deaths from cardiac arrest, which kills nearly a half-million Americans
each year. Learning CPR in high school and encouraging more people to
offer aid could create a “culture of action” to save more lives. Source Link
GPS navigation on your phone may soon include audio alerts about train crossings along your path. Google Maps will add rail markers to its service at the request of the Federal Railroad Commission. The agency is asking all map services to add rail crossings to make drivers more aware and reduce the risk of car-train accidents. Source Link
It’s no joke -- you can now major in Comedy in college. The new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Comedic Arts from Emerson College in Boston will prepare graduates for careers in comedy performance, writing and production. Classes will cover everything from sitcom production and comedy writing for latenight shows to improv and sketch comedy. Source Link
GPS navigation on your phone may soon include audio alerts about train crossings along your path. Google Maps will add rail markers to its service at the request of the Federal Railroad Commission. The agency is asking all map services to add rail crossings to make drivers more aware and reduce the risk of car-train accidents. Source Link
It’s no joke -- you can now major in Comedy in college. The new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Comedic Arts from Emerson College in Boston will prepare graduates for careers in comedy performance, writing and production. Classes will cover everything from sitcom production and comedy writing for latenight shows to improv and sketch comedy. Source Link
July 2, 2015
The simplest of fireworks can be one of the most dangerous for kids.
Experts warn that sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees and should never be
lit together as a pack. About 240 people per day are injured nationwide
during July because of accidents involving fireworks. Source Link
For all the advances in the work world outside of home, women aren’t getting any more help from men when it comes to shouldering housework. A new survey found that men and women spend the same time on housework now as they did a decade ago. One place where men are doing more was in the kitchen with cooking. Source Link
What if you car could call you to say it’s being stolen? A new feature in GM’s OnStar service will call, text or email you to report if your vehicle’s theft alarm has been triggered. The OnStar service already allows operators to track the vehicle and even slow it down or shut it off if the theft alarm is activated. Source Link
For all the advances in the work world outside of home, women aren’t getting any more help from men when it comes to shouldering housework. A new survey found that men and women spend the same time on housework now as they did a decade ago. One place where men are doing more was in the kitchen with cooking. Source Link
What if you car could call you to say it’s being stolen? A new feature in GM’s OnStar service will call, text or email you to report if your vehicle’s theft alarm has been triggered. The OnStar service already allows operators to track the vehicle and even slow it down or shut it off if the theft alarm is activated. Source Link
July 1, 2015
Pop quiz -- do you know how much money your spouse makes at work? A
survey found that 40-percent of people got the question wrong and
10-percent missed the mark by more than $25,000. Experts say in the
post-recession economy, incomes are in flux as more people are working
freelance or extra jobs or don’t get regular bonuses. Source Link
Fat may no longer be public enemy number-one in an official balanced diet. It’s expected that the government’s new dietary guidelines will not recommend a daily limit on fat intake. Research has shown that a diet rich in healthy fats can be better for people, particularly if those fats help offset consumption of foods containing high levels of salt, sugar and refined grains. Source Link
Here’s when fashion can be a danger to your health. A 35-year old Australian woman ended up in the emergency room after wearing skinny jeans while helping a neighbor move. The woman spent much of the day squatting and the tight jeans caused leg swelling and nerve injury, leaving her unable to walk. She recovered after four days of hospitalization. Source Link
Fat may no longer be public enemy number-one in an official balanced diet. It’s expected that the government’s new dietary guidelines will not recommend a daily limit on fat intake. Research has shown that a diet rich in healthy fats can be better for people, particularly if those fats help offset consumption of foods containing high levels of salt, sugar and refined grains. Source Link
Here’s when fashion can be a danger to your health. A 35-year old Australian woman ended up in the emergency room after wearing skinny jeans while helping a neighbor move. The woman spent much of the day squatting and the tight jeans caused leg swelling and nerve injury, leaving her unable to walk. She recovered after four days of hospitalization. Source Link
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