Opening your windows to spring
As the weather turns warm most of us will be opening our windows. If you've keep your windows closed all winter, it is a good idea to...
Smartphone Security
The smartphones of today are used for much more then checking email, texting, and internet browing. They have evolved into multi-use...
Lighting up to fit in
I have been noticing a trend lately during my walks around the city - lots of young people (especially women) smoking. I wondered if the...
Playing is good for your brain
We tend to think that when we are "playing" we are giving our brain a break. Not so, say researchers. Play affects the brain in many...
Innovative Ways to Handle the Non-Human Touch
Attempting to solve a problem without talking to a real person can be a real challenge. In this age of automated phone systems, you can...
Is how much we save linked to hormones?
Researchers have linked the brain chemical "oxytocin" with increased charitable giving and delayed gratification. Oxytocin is known as...