April 24, 2015

Mom and Dad continue to be financing much of the Millennial generation. A survey found that 40-percent of America’s 18-to-34 year-olds get financial help from their parents, including 20-percent of those who have a partner or a spouse. Student loan debt and slow job growth are among the reasons why Millennials are less financially independent. Source Link

A government health panel says women in their 40s should make their own decisions about getting a mammogram to screen for breast cancer. The guidelines recommend mammograms every two years beginning at age 50. The American Cancer Society and many doctors still recommend annual breast cancer screenings starting at age 40. Source Link

Could plain water be a true diet drink? Experts say drinking cold water can speed metabolism within 10 minutes and help to burn calories for up to 40 minutes. A person who drank an extra one-and-a-half liters of water per day could burn off five pounds of weight a year without any additional exercise. Source Link