December 10, 2015

Food labeling will soon tell you a lot more than calories, carbs and fats. The new SmartLabel will include ingredients, allergens, animal welfare, environmental policies, and whether the food contains genetically modified organisms. The information would be available through a smartphone app by scanning the product’s bar code. Source Link
 
Are slow-walking seniors more susceptible to Alzheimer’s? A study found that seniors who walk more slowly may have higher amounts of a protein linked to Alzheimer's in their brains. Experts say it could be another indicator to help with earlier diagnosis and treatment for dementia. Source Link
 
Consumer Reports is out with its annual “Naughty and Nice” list of big corporations. Leading the “Nice” list is Southwest Airlines for its outstanding frequent flyer program and Target for a big turnaround after last year’s massive data breach. Volkswagen was atop the “Naughty” list for revelations that its cars were designed to cheat on auto emissions tests. Source Link