February 1, 2012

There’s evidence that virtual face time is no substitute for the real thing and could even hinder a child’s social development. A study involving 10 to 12-year olds found that those who spent the most time online, watching videos or using digital devices were less likely to develop normal social tendencies than those who had more real face-to-face interaction. Source Link

People who need insulin shots for Type-2 diabetes could look forward to fewer pokes. The FDA has approved a new drug taken as a once-a-week injection instead of the twice-daily shot of insulin. Users of the weekly insulin injection had greater improvements in their blood sugar as compared with those who took twice-daily insulin shots. Source Link

Travelers expect to stay connected and get some free eats, according to a new survey of the top travel amenities that guests want to see at their hotel. The poll conducted by  TripAdvisor.Com says wi-fi service is the most important extra, followed by a free breakfast. Among the least important amenities were room service and turndown service. Source Link