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What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Men’s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

'Is P90X Better Than the Gym?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:48:05 +0000

A couple of my friends swear by the P90X program. Is it worth trying or is it better to go to a gym? — Tim, 28, Pottsville, PA P90X and programs like it are good all around fitness programs and are fine if you are just looking to get “into shape” so to speak. To [...]

KIDS DON'T PICK

wcampise — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:50:49 +0000

With all the talk of the flu this year. Should I get the flu shot, should I have the kids, every member of the family get one as well. If my family is hit with the flu this season, I’m glad we have a location for the kids to go after work and after hours. Kids don’t [...]

'Are Ab Exercises the Most Effective Way to Lose My Gut?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:37:38 +0000

I spend a good amount of time in the gym doing crunches and ab work. Are abdominal exercises the most effective way to lose my extra gut? It doesn’t seem to be working — Brian, 21, Austin, TX The answer is no, that is not the best way to lose your “extra gut” as you [...]

'How Do I Maximize My Limited Gym Time?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:35:40 +0000

Because of work and family I’m getting to the gym at most 2 or 3 times a week. What is the most efficient way to train if I don’t have much time to get to the gym. — Tyler, 29, El Paso For most people, time is their most precious commodity. We all have life [...]

Women Prefer Slim, Fit Men to Meatheads

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:30:02 +0000

Attention, guys: pumping up may not get you the girl. Researchers from the University of Pretoria in South Africa took photos of 69 men of varying body types right after they had given them the hepatitis B vaccine, which acts to trigger their immune system. They showed those photos to a group of women who were ovulating—presumably putting them at their [...]

Clinical Trials Going On…

Melissa — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:54:53 +0000

If you are suffer from Gout, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lupus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis or know anyone that does this might be the best information you have read in a long time. Crossroads Clinical Research is right here in Victoria and is locally owned. Right now they are currently enrolling studies for Gout, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, [...]

The 10 People You'll Find in Every Coffee Shop

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:04:59 +0000

Coffee shops are entertainment hot spots. These places are chock-full of prime people-watching opportunities, because they’re not just for strict coffee-lovers anymore. Nowadays, we can get everything from mocha marble whatcha-ma-call-it lattes to chocolate-banana smoothie deliciousness at cafes, meaning all sorts of people make their way through coffee shops on a daily basis. Have you ever [...]

Is Sneezing Into Your Elbow the Healthy Thing to Do?

Mike Adams — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:15:32 +0000

Most of us have been taught to cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze, but for the last five years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been trying to persuade kids to cover their convulsive expulsions with their elbows, instead of using their hands.

Australian Mother of 12 Gives Birth to Quintuplets

Mike Adams — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:11:35 +0000

One busy mom is about to get a lot busier, as she has just given birth to quintuplets, making her brood of 16 children one of the largest families in the Australian state of Victoria.

Earlier today, the 48-year-old mother of 12, who has apparently mistaken her body for a clown car, welcomed five new additions to her fam

Can Alcohol Really Help Us Get Along Better?

Mike Adams — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:50:38 +0000

The socially inept can often suffer from debilitating tremors of shyness and inhibition, while those who grind the gnashing teeth off the full-blooded booze hound often throw caution to the wind and ride the dastardly beast until its legs fall off.

With that philosophy in mind, it appears that alcohol has been a major stepping stone in helping the general public grease the societal walls that in the end have allowed us to get to know each other a little better.

Ab Circle Pro Slapped with $25 Million Fine for Crazy Weight Loss Claims

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:29:57 +0000

In today’s news of the obvious, it turns out three minutes of daily exercise won’t get you in shape — no matter what type of equipment you’re using. And because Ab Circle Pro made those outrageous claims, it’s now on the hook to pay a $25 million fine.

How Many Drinks Do You Have a Week? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:43:23 +0000

According to a new survey from Gallup, 66 percent of adults drink alcohol, up from 64 percent last year. But are these Americans who imbibe enjoying the occasional glass of wine or are they pounding beer after beer? The poll of 1,014 people found that the average number of beverages someone who drinks consumed in [...]

New Research Reveals That Taller People More Likely to Die of Cancer

Mike Adams — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:30:50 +0000

Some promising new research has surfaced that indicates that tall people are less likely to suffer strokes, psychotic breakdowns or die from heart disease than the shorter of the breed. However, the same research says that these same vertically-endowed humans are doomed at best, to die of cancer.

What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:48:28 +0000

If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that while smoking is responsible for 5 million deaths worldwide every year, physical inactivity could be killing as [...]

Can Being Too Fat Actually Be Healthier Than Being Too Thin?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:06:28 +0000

Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight. And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon? In fact, a new report from [...]

Hey, Ladies — Booze May Actually Be Good for Your Bones

Mike Adams — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:19:21 +0000

While alcohol has been known to stretch the waistlines of men all over the world, a new study suggests that tying one on might actually be beneficial for women. Grab a cold one because here comes the science. Researchers at Oregon State University say that women who enjoy an average of one to two alcoholic [...]

Do You Drink to Unwind? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:00:50 +0000

Alcohol is known to be a social lubricant. But many people also use booze to help them recover from too much action and interaction. According to a Drinkaware survey of more than 2,00 adults, 66 percent said that they often drink to unwind from a stressful day. The survey also found that 44 percent are more likely [...]

FDA Announces First Ever at Home HIV Test

Mike Adams — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 20:55:13 +0000

In the never-ending war against the spread of the HIV virus that can lead to AIDS, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved the first-ever a self-administered HIV testing kit that produces results without the use of a laboratory.

Feeling Stressed Out? New Study Reveals Shopping Is a Great Way to Cope

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:17:04 +0000

There are lots of ways to relieve stress, and it seems whipping out your wallet is among them — not to pay for a visit to your shrink, but to go shopping. New research has proven that what’s been jokingly called “retail therapy” is in fact very real. The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern [...]