How much fat and not how much weight you carry may be a bigger risk factor for breast cancer. Researchers found that even women with a normal BMI who had a higher percentage of body fat were more likely to have invasive breast cancer. The study used new technology to measure body fat more precisely than can be done at home or in a gym. Source Link
The term “shopaholic” may seem funny but it’s no laughing matter for millions of people. A study found that 5 percent of the adult population suffers from compulsive shopping disorder and about one in six people have a mild form of it. Those most likely to shop to relieve stress, gain social approval, and improve their self image were younger women with lower incomes. Source Link
There’s a new kind of smart glasses you may actually want to wear. The Vaunt smart glasses from Intel look like regular horn-rimmed spectacles and use a special laser to bounce an image from the eyeglass lens to your right eye. The Vaunt smart glasses will work with iPhones and Android but there’s no word yet on when you’ll be able buy a pair. Source Link
