August 5, 2016

Getting ahead of hunger could be one way to avoid overeating. A study found that people who ordered their meal an hour before lunch consumed fewer calories than those who placed their order when they were ready to eat. Researchers say the findings should prompt more restaurants to offer advance carryout orders. Source Link
 
There’s a new financial tool to help families with children who have special needs. The ABLE account lets you save for a child’s expenses and earn interest that’s tax-free and still hold up to $100,000 in assets. Forty states have passed legislation to begin creating ABLE programs for their residents. Source Link 

To floss or not to floss? That could be the question now that government health guidelines have dropped the recommendation for daily flossing. Researchers say there aren't any good long-term studies showing that flossing is effective, but the American Dental Association still recommends daily flossing for good dental health. Source Link