Taking one step every day may help your new college student beat the dreaded “Freshman 15.” Researchers found that those who stepped onto a scale to weigh themselves every day did better at managing weight. An estimated 70 percent of freshman college students gain weight at school. Source Link
Diet sodas may not be a healthy alternative because they’ve been associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart disease and heart attack. If you like the sparkle of soda, try plain seltzer with a squeeze of citrus fruit, grated ginger, chopped mint or a teaspoon of vanilla. Or replace soda with milk for more protein and calcium. Source Link
Playing online brain games may help seniors keep their minds as sharp as some younger people. A study found that older people who made a habit of playing online brain games could switch between tasks in a game at a level similar to 20- and 30-year-olds who didn’t play regularly. Source Link
