April 1, 2016

Need another reason to get a mammogram? It could be a new tool to detect heart disease. A study found that a digital mammogram can reveal calcium deposits in arteries near the breasts. Deposits like these may also occur in arteries feeding the heart and that could be an early sign of heart disease. Source Link
 
An eye for posture could help you be more successful in dating. Testing revealed more attraction to people with photos showing them extending their torso, pushing out their legs and spreading arms wide. Researchers say the look of openness indicates confidence, high self-esteem, and being relaxed. Source Link
 
Ever wonder how April 1st got to be a day for pranks and hoaxes? April Fool’s Day began more than 500 years ago in a battle over a calendar change after January 1st became the start of the new year. Traditionalists who kept celebrating April 1st as New Year’s Day were called “April Fools” and became a target for jokes. Source Link