Ditching the dishwasher might be a prescription for better health for
kids. A study found that children in homes where dishes were
hand-washed had fewer allergies like asthma and eczema. Hand-washed
dishes aren’t quite as clean and scientists think the exposure to more
microbes can help children build natural immunity to allergens. Source Link
If
you don’t have a taste for big credit card bills, you should avoid
shopping while hungry. Tests showed that hunger may push people into
buying more than they would when they have a full stomach. Researchers
say hunger involves hormones that affect the brain and could interfere
with impulse control that can curb overspending. Source Link
The
sweet spot for good fitness may not be a sweaty as we thought. A study
found that middle-aged women who did vigorous exercise two or three
times a week were less likely to suffer from heart disease and stroke
than those who exercised more often. Even everyday activities such as
gardening and walking were associated with significantly lower risks. Source Link
