September 30, 2015

More fruits and veggies on your plate can mean less pounds on the scale. A 24-year study found that people who ate more fruits and vegetables had a lower risk of excessive weight gain. But the study showed that eating starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn and peas was linked with weight gain. Source Link
 
When it comes to beating hot flashes, it may be a case of mind over matter. The North American Menopause Society says there’s solid evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis can work, but exercise, yoga, acupuncture, and over-the-counter and herbal remedies could not be proven effective against hot flashes. Source Link 
 
If you’re sampling new TV shows, here’s proof that you’re rarely hooked after just one episode. Netflix looked at its viewing records and found that it takes a while for most people to commit to watching a full season. For shows like “Scandal” and “The Blacklist” it took six episodes, but “The Walking Dead” and “Breaking Bad” had people hooked after the second show. Source Link