We’re getting fatter … A disturbing new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health predicts that roughly half of the entire U.S. population will be obese by 2030, and 25% of Americans will be severely obese. (Study Finds)
Speaking of weight gain … Seems your belly affects your brain. A study from Iowa State University found that extra belly fat, especially in older adults, may negatively affect your ability to react to new situations on the fly, which is technically referred to as “fluid intelligence.” (Study Finds)
Do you sleep on your stomach? You probably have more sex dreams than other types of sleepers. Yep, research has found that stomach sleepers were more likely to have erotic dreams or dreams about being naked. (Mind Body Green)
Not such a beautiful day in the neighborhood … A new survey found that 75% of respondents said they are not friends with their neighbors. And 25% of those surveyed said there is “no sense of community spirit” in their neighborhood. And this is really sad … 5% said they couldn’t name a single other person on their block. (Study Finds)