August 11, 2015

Turning up the heat on your meal plan could add more years to your life. People whose diets featured more spicy foods showed a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease and respiratory problems. Fresh chilis contain capsaicin, which is known to reduce inflammation, combat high blood pressure and protect against cancer. Source Link
 
Could fatherhood be the death of you? Maybe, if you become a daddy early. Researchers found that fatherhood before age 22 was a marker for men who died in mid-life. The added stresses of being a father and breadwinner might affect health for a young man who’s not ready for those new roles. Source Link
 
Parents might disagree, but teens say spending more time in the virtual world is helping them build more human connections. Just over half of teens surveyed say they met a new friend online through social media or online gameplay. And teens say text messaging is a key component of day-to-day interactions with friends. Source Link