What’s the best way to manage your weight -- skipping meals to get
fewer calories or eating more smaller meals? A study found that neither
is as important as setting a regular schedule of meals. Experts say
irregular eating can throw off our internal time clock that controls the
sleep-wake cycle and also affects digestion and how the body absorbs
fat. Source Link
If
you want to gauge your heart health, step off the scale and pick up a
tape measure. Researchers found that a growing waist size was a stronger
predictor of serious heart disease than body weight or body mass index.
Abdominal fat produces more inflammatory substances that have been
linked with heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Source Link
Teaching
kids the value of money can be fun. Experts suggest filling a two-liter
bottle with dimes to show children how small amounts can add up over
time. Pay them interest when they save their allowance, or have a “no
money” day when you enjoy free activities and go the entire day without
spending any money. Source Link
