Using a smartphone to lighten your mental load may not be doing your
brain any favors. A study found that people who rely on GPS for driving
had less gray matter volume in the part of the brain that builds memory.
Researchers say using technology can be like driving instead of walking
-- it’s faster but does little good for your body. Source Link
When
it comes to helping with hearing loss, it might matter less where you
get hearing aids as long as you get them. A study of older adults found
that benefits were similar for high-quality devices fitted by an
audiologist or purchased over the counter. Less than 30 percent of
Americans with hearing loss have ever worn hearing aids. Source Link
There’s
one good reason why Millennials are staying closer to home. A Federal
Reserve study found that those who lived near mom and dad and were laid
off from a job rebounded more quickly. Living near home provided a
family safety net to help young adults find new jobs faster and provide
free support services like child care. Source Link
