December 27, 2016

Letting your anger rise behind the wheel makes it more likely you’ll get into an accident. A study of drivers and their records showed that even a habit of minor aggression, such as swearing, yelling or making rude gestures, can increase the risk of a collision. Highly aggressive drivers had the same risk of an accident as those who smoked marijuana behind the wheel. Source Link
 
Parents of college-bound children can get started on securing financial aid for the next school year. The FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be filed now for the 2017-2018 term. For the first time, families can use older tax information to complete the form that helps determine who gets financial aid. Source Link
 
What’s worse for your health -- “love handles” or a “spare tire?” A long-term study found that people with a pot belly had a greater risk for heart disease than those with visible fat elsewhere under the skin. Even with a body mass index in the normal range, people with a pot belly may be at increased cardiovascular risk. Source Link