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