September 25, 2017

Picking up a book or pen and paper with your child could be the best thing you’ll do to ensure a bright future for them. Researchers say children with parents who read and write with them are better students. And the tools they need to succeed in school, like goal setting, time management and impulse control can also make them successful in the work force. Source Link
 
The dramatic benefits of weight loss surgery are long-lasting for many people. A study showed that patients who had gastric bypass surgery and lost 100 pounds kept most of that weight off even 12 years later.  And half of those who had type 2 diabetes before surgery were still in remission. Source Link
 
Don’t be too quick to pay for a credit monitoring service if you’re concerned about the security breach at Equifax. Experts say these services that can cost around $120 a year aren’t the best protection if your identity is stolen. Putting a freeze on your credit with each of the three reporting agencies might cost $10 and ensures that no one can use your name to get credit. Source Link