Need some help to get out of your seat and get moving? There could be
an app for that. A study found that simple smartphone reminders about
getting up and moving around may help boost people's physical activity
levels. Inactivity increases the risk of overweight and obesity and has
been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Source Link
The
first generation of social media may be experiencing more sleepless
nights. Researchers found that people aged 19 to 32 who spend the most
time on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram were three times more likely to
have sleep problems. The typical person in the study spent an hour a day
on social media sites. Source Link
If
you’re changing jobs or moving, it might also be a good time to break a
bad habit. A study found that people in the midst of a major change
were also more likely to change their ways. The disruption that occurs
with life transitions might open the door to other changes that are hard
to make. Source Link