“It’s terrific news.” That’s not a phrase I see much when reading about health trends. But a pair of recent studies have shown a sharp drop in dementia rates. Experts say it confirms a suspicion “that dementia rates would fall and mental acuity improve as the population grew healthier and better educated.”

+ From The New Yorker: Jenny Mccarthy’s Dangerous Views. She’s been hired as a new host on The View. Some worry that we’ll be hearing a lot more about her anti-vaccine postions. Of course, if you are making life-decisions based on the views of people on The View, you might want to consider the host who thought the world might be flat.