August 3, 2015

Summertime can show up on the scale for many school-aged kids. A study found that children spend more time on the couch watching TV and drink more sugary beverages during summer vacation, and that can lead to weight gain. Getting back to school may be the remedy because it provides more daily structure for healthy habits. Source Link
 
The FDA has approved a new non-surgical procedure to treat obesity. The ReShape system uses a balloon that takes up space in the stomach to create a sense of fullness. The device is inserted down the throat so it doesn’t require surgery and is removed after six months. Source Link
 
Would texting be a better experience if you could see the other person while your thumbs are flying? Yahoo thinks so and it’s new Livetext app includes a video link during texting. Designers say audio was not included to make the experience just as private as regular texting would be when you’re in public. Source Link