January 27, 2017

Could your taste for spicy food lead to a longer life? A study found that people who ate hot peppers had a 13 percent reduced risk for dying early. Capsaicin that gives peppers their punch has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that may be linked to disease prevention. Source Link
 
It’s good news and bad news for those of us who don’t want to get sick. The bad news? The CDC says flu cases are on the rise as we near the peak season for the spread of influenza. The good news? It’s still not too late to get a flu shot and be protected before flu season peaks in February. Source Link
 
If you don’t recognize many titles on this year’s list of Oscar nominated films, America’s theater owners want to help you catch up. The Cinemark chain is selling a $35 pass that lets you see every Best Picture nominee during the week before the Oscars. Regal Cinemas and AMC Theatres have similar offers to see those Academy Award hopefuls at a discount price. Source Link