August 4, 2014

Don’t just dismiss those teenaged growing pains because they can persist long past adolescence. New research found that knee pain which went untreated could become chronic for some young people. That can set the stage for a less-active life and a better chance of needing knee replacement. Source Link

Young people are opening their wallets to pay for some of that back-to-school gear. A national report says retailers expect Millennials to spend almost one billion dollars of their own money this year on items that include clothing for school. On average, that’s $34 per teen and $22 from each pre-teen. Source Link

This year’s winner in an annual Extreme Eating survey is a burger, fries and milkshake meal with enough calories to equal nearly two days worth of food. The Monster Burger combo from Red Robin clocked-in at 3,540 calories and 69 grams of saturated fat. The Bruleed French Toast at Cheesecake Factory will start your day with 2,780 calories and 93 grams of saturated fat. Source Link