July 9, 2015

How much of your food budget goes into the trash can? A survey found that the average American family thinks they throw away $640 worth of food a year, but a government estimate pegs the cost at $1,500. Half of those surveyed say every week they throw away uneaten leftovers or fresh food they've brought home but never touched. Source Link
 
A popular surgery to relieve knee pain may do more harm than good for older persons. A study looked at results from arthroscopic knee surgery for arthritis pain and found that exercise was twice as effective as the minimally invasive procedure. In some cases, exercise may even be a better alternative to knee replacement. Source Link 
 
It’s bad news for people who need an easy way to relieve stress or just have some fun in the office. The makers of Bubble Wrap are changing the manufacturing process for the sheets of protective wrap with tiny bubbles that people love to pop. The new Bubble Wrap will have rows of connected air bubbles that will not pop. Source Link