One of the nation’s largest health insurers wants its customers to “watch” their health and is willing to pay for it. Aetna says using their new app that’s part of a wellness program can earn credits to pay for an Apple Watch. The watch works with the app to set personal activity goals that you meet to earn the credits. Source Link
Your mom was right - it’s better to sit up straight, especially if you’re in class. A study found that students who didn’t slouch in their seats scored better on math tests. Researchers say that slumped-over position is a defensive posture, triggering negative memories in the brain and body that can lead to poor performance. Source Link
Need a better strategy to quit smoking? Start with medications before you snuff out that last cigarette. Testing found that starting anti-smoking drugs four weeks in advance can increase the success rate. The extra time also helped people get in the right frame of mind to quit smoking. Source Link
