Ever wonder what it would take to undo the calories you add with a trip to the fast-food drive-thru? A Big Mac and fries would cost you about 90 minutes on an elliptical machine, while that three-piece KFC meal clocks-in at about an hour in the gym. A slice of pizza isn’t much better, requiring about 59 minutes of cardio or even more weightlifting. Source Link
Why do people seem to get sick more often in cold weather? Cold air constricts blood vessels in the chest making it harder for white blood cells to move quickly to block germs and cold dry air can harden and dry the mucous membranes. And less sun means less natural production of vitamin D to boost your immune system. Source Link
Staying sharper as we age could mean more shuffling cards and breaking out the board games. Researchers found that people in their 70s who regularly played board games scored higher on tests of memory and thinking skills. And those who played games were more likely to maintain thinking skills as they age. Source Link
