January 20, 2017

A fitness tracker can count your steps and your z’s, but what if it could also tell when you’re getting sick? That’s the goal behind testing that used smartwatches to measure fitness, sleep, weight, skin temperature and blood oxygen levels. Researchers say patterns could be detected from those readings to show when you’re on the verge of illness. Source Link
 
The morning cup of coffee that revs you up for the day may also slow down the effects of Father Time. Caffeine may fight the inflammation that leads to many diseases and that could help you live longer. A study found that the more caffeine older people consumed, the more protected they were against chronic inflammation. Source Link
 
Tuition rates are at record highs, so when does that college degree finally pay off? A new report says most graduates have recouped the cost of college  by age 34. After that, your bachelor degree pays dividends for years to come in annual wages that are $25,000 higher than the average for people who only have a high school degree. Source Link