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Risking your Life: Turning Left and Talking on Cell
By Jim Greene Health Studies in the News

Risking your Life: Turning Left and Talking on Cell

A team of neuroscientists from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto say that drivers who talk on a smart phone, even using a hands-free device, while turning left are putting their lives at serious risk. “[It] could be the most dangerous thing they ever do on the road,” says Tom Schweizer, director of neuroscience research at […]

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Can The Taste of Sugar Boost Brain Power?
By Jim Greene Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Can The Taste of Sugar Boost Brain Power?

A new study from the University of Georgia, published in the journal Psychological Science, has found that sugar can boost brain power. The researchers studied 51 people doing two tasks. The participants were divided into two groups. The first group gargled with lemonade sweetened with sugar. The second group gargled with lemonade made with artificial […]

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