March 3, 2016

Can your brain be scared into making you quit smoking? A study found that disturbing images on cigarette pack warning labels activate parts of the brain involved in emotion and decision-making. Researchers say the results should energize policy-makers to add graphic warnings to cigarette packs. Source Link
 
It’s something that one out of three people do every day that can lead to diabetes and heart disease. The CDC says one-third of Americans drink a sugary soda or juice daily. Sugary drinks are a major source of added sugars that can promote type-2 diabetes and obesity. Most sugar-sweetened beverages have no nutritional value. Source Link
 
Soon your smartphone may double as a cash card. Major banks are ready to roll-out ATMs that will let you use your phone to connect with the money machine instead of using a plastic card. You start the transaction on your phone and use a one-time code sent by text to access the ATM. Source Link