May 3, 2016

It’s a couch potato’s dream come true -- the one-minute exercise plan. A study found that 60 seconds of extreme exercising offers the same health benefits of a 45-minute moderate workout. Experts say the findings could be good news for those who don’t exercise because they can find the time to do it. Source Link
 
Listen up -- there’s new evidence that better hearing can keep you sharper as you age. A study found that older people who used hearing aids had much better scores on tests of mental function than those who didn't use a hearing aid. Researchers say mental function was directly linked to hearing ability in those who didn't use a hearing aid. Source Link
 
A new high-tech home pregnancy test helps women kill some time while waiting to learn if they’ll be giving birth. The $11 First Response Pregnancy Pro home test connects to a smartphone app via Bluetooth and offers a choice of videos that play for three minutes until test results appear. The clips include calming ocean waves, cooking tips and cat videos. Source Link