March 23, 2016

Don’t count on your smartphone personal assistant to talk you through a real crisis. A study found that services like Siri and Google Now didn’t offer much when someone who was a victim of abuse asked for help. Apple and Google say they can do a better job of offering useful suggestions to get help for abuse victims. Source Link 

Cold turkey should be on the menu for people who want to quit smoking. Researchers say those who quit all at once were less likely to be smoking four weeks later compared to those who gradually cut back. Those who quit abruptly also used nicotine patches while the gradual group used patches, nicotine gum and lozenges. Source Link 

How do you get a deal at a store that rarely has a sale? The answer is in the cards. Experts say you can find savings when you buy discounted store gift cards online. Web sites that sell gift cards at a discount are a safe and easy way to save up to 30 percent on purchases at some stores. Source Link