Taking lots of smartphone pictures to make your vacation memories might cause the real ones to fade away. Testing found that people who recorded their thoughts during an experience had less memory of it later. Experts say focusing on taking photos can change the way you experience an event and multitasking can interfere with memory. Source Link
Insomnia is a common problem for older people but the solution could be as close as your favorite streaming playlist. Researchers found that playing music at bedtime resulted in better sleep. It’s important to choose the right kind of tune and the most effective was calming music with a slower tempo and smoother melody. Source Link
Many “healthy snacks” don’t live up to their name. Veggie chips can be heavy on starches and calories. Fruit snacks may be less fruit and more corn syrup and artificial flavors. And read the label on your trail mix and look out for sugary add-ins like candy or chocolate pieces. Source Link