Video games have been blamed for breeding a generation of out-of-shape kids, but there’s an upside that could help battle childhood obesity. Researchers say active video games that get kids moving are proving to be a valuable tool for at-risk youngsters in elementary school phys-ed classes. Source Link
A new government report says climate change isn’t a future threat but a present concern that’s already affecting how Americans live. The authors say climate change is causing more extreme weather events, wildfires, decreased air quality, and diseases transmitted by insects, and is impacting food and water supplies. Source Link
Does our taste of food depend on the color of the cup or plate that it’s served on? Researchers found that people preferred hot chocolate served in orange or cream-colored plastic cups, but not in white cups. The color factor could be important element for food packaging or serving-up dishes in restaurants. Source Link
