You may be risking more than just your looks when you get inked. The
FDA says here are increasing reports of people developing infections
from tattoo inks. Poor manufacturing processes or contaminated water
used with tattooing can be to blame. Be sure to confirm the tattoo
parlor and artist are in compliance with all state and local laws. Source Link
Women
who’d like to stop smoking may want to time the effort to their
menstrual cycle. A study found that women had less success at quitting
smoking when they began in the 14 days right after their period.
Researchers think different brain connections that occur during the
first phase of the menstrual cycle can make it harder to resist the urge
to smoke. Source Link
If
you like to talk on your cellphone while driving, the hands-free option
may not make it safer. A study found that any phone conversation behind
the wheel can be equally distracting because it cues visual imagery
that competes for the brain power you use to process what you’re seeing
ahead of you on the road. Source Link
