February 7, 2013

That “empty nest” time when parents enjoy a home to themselves after raising their kids is disappearing, according to a new study. Experts say more young adults are moving back home after college because of a tough job market, and today’s Baby Boomers are shouldering more responsibilities to care for elderly parents who are living longer. Source Link

Grabbing a candy bar from a school vending machine may soon be a thing of the past. New proposed government rules would ban the sale of high-salt, high-calorie items on campus, to be replaced by more nutritious fare with less fat and sugar. The rules would not affect food brought from home or bake sales. Source Link

Nearly two out of three people say they take a break from Facebook, sometimes for weeks at a time. A national survey shows that users of the world’s biggest social network can grow tired of the drama and irrelevant trivia found in many Facebook posts. Two-thirds of American adults who use the Internet have a Facebook account. Source Link