April 4, 2012

The company that was an also-ran in the home computer market a decade ago has now triumphed with non-PC offerings. A new survey shows that just over half of U.S. households own a product from Apple. The typical Apple home has three devices, from Mac computers to iPod media players and the iPhone and iPad, the world’s most popular smart phones and tablet computers. Source Link

Expectant moms can feel a bit better about indulging in their favorite foods. A new study says women who are dieting early in pregnancy are more likely to have babies who are obese or have Type-2 diabetes. Researchers think genetic changes can occur that affect food intake and blood sugar levels in children based on a mother’s diet during pregnancy. Source Link

Everyone likes to see a lush, beautiful lawn, but most people don’t relish the yard work. In fact, a new Consumer Reports survey found that many people would rather clean the house, visit their in-law’s, or go to the dentist rather than do yard work. The good news is that most people can save time on lawn care by watering less without harming the grass. Source Link