January 19, 2015

Facebook remains the king of social media, but a photo prince is angling for the crown among younger users. A survey found that 58-percent of all American adults use Facebook, including more than half of online adults over age 65. But Instagram has the eye of millennials, as more than half of 18-to-29 year olds use the photo sharing service. Source Link

The FDA has approved an implantable device designed to control obesity. The Maestro Rechargeable System uses electrical impulses to stimulate the major nerve that sends signals from the stomach to the brain. The device will be available to people with a body mass index  over 35 who also have another obesity-related condition and have been unable to lose weight. Source Link

Getting kids to eat more veggies during their school lunch may be as simple as putting recess before the meal instead of after it. Researchers found that kids ate 54-percent more fruits and vegetables when recess was first. They think children were rushing through their lunch and skipping healthy foods in order to get to recess sooner. Source Link