Need a reason to exercise and eat better? What if it could make life easier on the job? Researchers found that poor eating habits and not exercising were linked to decreased productivity at work. People between ages 30 and 39 were the most likely to experience a loss in productivity. Source Link
If your food budget is feeling a pinch these days, you can blame it on the flu. The fallout from avian flu last year doubled the price of eggs that are used in many food products. A similar flu outbreak that struck pig farms led to a 34 percent increase in the price of bacon and sausage and a 43-percent increase in the price of hot dogs. Source Link
Is the iPad a high-tech pacifier for parents of troubled kids? A study found that parents of children with social or emotional difficulties were more likely to hand over mobile devices to calm them. Researchers say the habit isn’t good for children who should learn to handle distress and not just be distracted by a tablet or smartphone. Source Link
