September 29, 2014

There’s good news for more Baby Boomers who are yearning for an empty nest. Census figures show that Millennials are becoming less likely to live at home and are moving out. But many 18-to 34-year olds are still not financially able to become homeowners, so they’re doubling up with friends or other relatives. Source Link

Switching from sugar to artificial sweeteners can help you shed pounds, but it may also have side-effects that increase the risk of diabetes. New research has found that artificial sweeteners may interact with gut bacteria to raise your blood sugar level. Food makers dispute the findings from the small study. Source Link

Food safety also includes those meals for the four-legged members of the family. Experts say a pet’s food can be contaminated with germs that can make you sick. Avoid touching pet food, wash hands after feeding, and refrigerate unused moist pet food and store it away from human food. Source Link