November 27, 2015

Getting a good night’s sleep could make the difference in whether you get a cold. New research found that people who slept six hours a night or less were four times as likely to get sick after being exposed to the cold virus compared with those who got more sleep. Scientists say sleep plays an important role in regulating the immune system. Source Link
 
So what’s the most expensive pet to own? Size matters, but it’s not everything. Data from the ASPCA shows that a large dog can cost an owner nearly $900 a year for food and care. Number two on the list? A rabbit at $730 a year, with over half of that being spent on litter. Keeping a cat costs an owner just over $600 a year. Source Link 
 
Could seafood help put a smile on your face? Studies show that people who ate the most fish had a significantly lower risk of depression than those who ate the least. Some researchers think that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish might modify the brain chemicals that calibrate our moods. Source Link