BA50 TalkersNo need to scour all the news websites for some great reading, the editors at BA50 have done it for you. Here are the articles we’ve culled from around the Web that intrigued us this past week.
We Need to Call American Breakfast What It Often Is: Dessert
Researcher Alan Levinovitz reminded us about our favorite “breakfast” foods: Dessert translations of breakfast foods:
muffin = cupcake
smoothie = milkshake
granola = streusel top
yogurt = ice cream
waffle = cookie
A Guide to Playing Pokemon GO for the Olds
Even if you haven’t yet heard of Pokemon GO, be patient, you will. It is the hottest thing out right now, and not just for the “young folks.” Boomer parents are playing with their kids at a rapid rate, so it would behoove you to learn everything you can about it, and learn it fast.
Helpless to Prevent Cancer? Actually Quite a Bit Is In Your Control
“Many studies have shown that environmental risk factors and exposures contribute greatly to many cancers. Diet is related to colorectal cancer.Alcohol and tobacco are related to esophageal cancer. HPV is related to cervical cancer, and hepatitis C is related to liver cancer.”
Using the Web or an App Instead of Seeing a Doctor? Caution is Advised
It’s not a surprise that most people will turn to other resources before they reach out to an in-the-flesh medical practitioner. Research has proven that to be a mistake.
Why You Might Want to Skip Napa and Visit Mexico’s Wine Country Instead
It you’ve ever visited California’s wine country, you know how wonderful it is. And, as fabulous as it can be, there are times when it is quite overcrowded, overpriced, and over-the-top everything. Perhaps it’s time to look into an alternative that may be just as wonderful?