September 17, 2015

Taking a super-sized portion in a restaurant meal will have you eating more, even if you’re not that hungry. A study found that people who took large portion sizes ate more, regardless of their appetite or body type. Experts say eliminating jumbo servings from menus could cut the nation’s caloric intake by 29-percent. Source Link 
 
One-in-five Americans is providing financial support to an adult child or aging parent, according to a new survey. The average cost is $12,000 a year, and it’s not just Baby Boomers footing the bill. About 20-percent of Millennials say they are providing financial support to their parents. Source Link
 
When it comes to young love, the sound of keystrokes may be more soothing than the human voice. A study of college students found that an email was more effective in expressing romantic feelings than leaving a voicemail message. Researchers think it’s because senders engage with email messages longer and may think about the task more deeply than when leaving voicemails. Source Link