You might be more likely to spend less on kid’s eyeglasses if you
send them outside to play. A study found that children who played
outdoors were less likely to be nearsighted. Researchers think the
exposure to natural light might trigger the release of natural chemicals
in the body that can moderate growth of the eyes to help prevent
nearsightedness. Source Link
Requiring
calorie counts on fast food restaurant menus to encourage people to eat
less may not be a winning strategy. A study of diners in one major city
with a menu law showed only 8-percent of them made healthy choices
because of seeing the calories. Most fast food restaurants in America
will be required to list calories on their menus beginning next year. Source Link
You'll
need to open your wallet a bit wider this year if you really want to
splurge on the ultimate holiday gift list. The annual look at the cost
of buying everything mentioned in “The 12 Days of Christmas” shows the
$34,000 price tag is about $200 higher thanks to higher wages for pipers
and drummers and a price hike on those turtle doves. Source Link
