April 20, 2016

Can your brain make you a better match for someone? New studies show that we could be hard-wired to choose people whose emotions we can easily understand. Researchers say the ability to read someone’s moods activates the brain’s reward system and makes them more attractive. Source Link
 
It could be a wake-up call for parents who worry less about daughters than sons. Surveys show that teenage girls try alcohol at a younger age than boys. Experts think  the younger drinking might happen because girls reach puberty earlier and some teenage girls are spending more time with older boys. Source Link
 
Amazon is taking aim at Netflix customers with new monthly subscriptions for its Prime service. Customers can choose streaming video-only for $8.99 a month or streaming video and free shipping on many products for $10.99 a month. The new streaming subscription undercuts Netflix prices and might appeal to those who don’t want to make a year-long commitment. Source Link