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New Research Says Your Purse Is Germier Than Your Toilet

Steph — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:50 +0000

Is your purse dirty enough to make you ill? New research says absolutely. Brand new research conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene indicates that the average lady’s purse is contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet. That research also confirms that one in five purse handles has enough surface bacteria to pose a serious health [...]

Coca – Cola Hopes To Improve Image With Launch Of Anti – Obesity Campaign [Video]

Steph — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:42 +0000

Coca -Cola wants to be part of the solution, and to that end, they have launched new strategies to combat obesity, even in children. The Atlanta based soft drink company has taken a lot of heat for its’ part in making America the most overweight country in the world. In a new, anti-obesity initiative Coca-Cola [...]

Could Eating More Pizza Reduce Your Odds Of Getting Cancer?

Steph — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:55 +0000

This almost never happens in our grown up world. Something that tastes good, a food that you crave and can’t get enough of might have honest to goodness health benefits! A research team from Italy has concluded that people who ate pizza on a regular basis are far less likely to suffer from colon, mouth [...]

Let Kids Eat Their Boogers – Biochemist Claims It's Good For Them [Video]

Steph — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:30:27 +0000

Where was the last place you caught someone picking their nose? At a traffic light, or at a playground? After picking, did they eat what ended up on the end of their finger? Eating boogers has always been a huge social no-no, but a Canadian biochemist is working to change that with a very thought provoking hypothesis!

Ypsilanti Girl Urges Teens To Say 'No' To Potentially Deadly Cinnamon Challenge

Steph — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:40 +0000

Dejah Reed took part in a popular stunt called the cinnamon challenge three times with no consequences. The fourth time didn’t go so well. Now she’s speaking out. The cinnamon challenge is all over Youtube. The wildly popular stunt encourages young people to eat a spoon full of cinnamon in 60 seconds without water. It [...]

Are Women Too Hard On Themselves? Dove's New Ad Campaign Says 'Yes' [Video]

Steph — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:04 +0000

What do women see when they look in the mirror? Do they see the strength, beauty and life experiences or do they see just their flaws? Are they fair judges of their own reflections? In a revealing social experiment for their new ad campaign, Dove says women are way too hard on themselves. The slogan [...]

Hurley Medical Center's CEO Says No Nurses Were Barred From Caring For Baby [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:28:58 +0000

The activists have gotten a hold of this story that broke about a week ago. As a result it’s getting some national attention. It does bring up an interesting question.Do you have a right to request who takes care of your family at a hospital? Hurley Medical Center’s CEO is breaking her silence following a [...]

Improve Your Health The Easy Way – Stand Up

J. Patrick — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:01:40 +0000

If you are one who exercises, eats well, sleeps well, and doesn’t smoke, and you think that is all it takes to stay healthy, think again. New research says that too much time spent sitting in the office chair could be robbing you of the good health you seek. Studies by the British Journal of [...]

A Young Cancer Patient Post His Goodbyes On YouTube [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:27:23 +0000

"So, I don't know what to say, or if I'm leaving something out," says Eric McLean, 28, of Two Rivers, Wisconsin in the clip that has been watched nearly 320,000 times as of yesterday afternoon.

Eric, who had terminal cancer taped a YouTube video in which he bids farewell to loved ones and tells viewers through heart-wrenching sobs, "I tried so hard, fought so hard. But the fight is over.

Very sad.

Be Better At Your Job By Being Healthy

J. Patrick — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:15:06 +0000

It has been suspected for a long time, but now some research indicates that poor health habits can affect your work performance, too? After surveying almost 20,000 workers they found that employees who don’t eat well were 66 percent more likely to experience a loss in productivity than those with healthier diets. Also found less [...]

Don't Die Sitting Down – Too Much Could Kill You

J. Patrick — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:51:30 +0000

Want to live a longer life? Then don’t sit down. It could be that easy! No, that doesn’t mean that you can’t ever sit down, just sit down a lot less! A new study suggests that being seated is shortening our lives. The life expectancy, according to the study, is shortened. Too much sitting leads [...]

Loneliness Affects Your Health

J. Patrick — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:39:41 +0000

What could be worse for your health than smoking and being overweight? New research suggests that the thing that may be worse for your health is loneliness. University of Chicago researcher, John Cacioppo says that individuals who have a sense of isolation or rejection can suffer from ailments like high blood pressure and maybe even [...]

Unemployment Is Bad For Your Health

J. Patrick — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:24:06 +0000

It seems obvious to me that there is a connection between being unemployed and your health suffering. New research now seems to state the obvious, that, unemployed Americans are reportedly less likely to practice good health habits than those who are employed full- or part-time. Unemployed people displayed the unhealthiest habits, scoring 59.1 on the [...]

GMA's Robin Roberts Reveals More Health Issues [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:36:27 +0000

Five years after beating breast cancer, Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts announced today that she’s facing more health issues. Take the jump for more on Roberts’ announcement. Roberts revealed that she will begin treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndrome, or MDS. It’s a condition of the bone marrow and blood, and has been previously called preleukemia. The [...]

It's a Myth: Drink Eight Glasses Of Water A Day For Health

J. Patrick — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:15:25 +0000

For most of my lifetime I've heard that you should drink 8 glasses of water a day. We were told it keeps a body healthy and hydrated, but now, health experts say that is a myth and that people should should simply drink when they’re thirsty, instead.

Research Suggests Sleeping With Partner Helps Your Health

J. Patrick — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:04:34 +0000

Does your bed partner steal the sheets at night, or insist on keeping the window open, even on freezing nights? Sleeping in the same bed with a partner can sometimes be a challenge.

But there is research out that suggests sharing a bed can actually be good for your health.

Cases Of Cancer To Rise Significantly?

J. Patrick — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:55:53 +0000

This is a bit scary. A study that came out this week suggests that if we don't reduce the growth of the worlds population, then the number of cancer cases could rise 75% by 2030.

Do Pet Owners' Have Healthier Hearts?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Having a pet has been found to lower stress levels. Now, a new study finds for those living with chronic disease having a furry friend improves heart health. Researchers at Kitasato University in Kanagawa, Japan, monitored nearly 200 people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol over 24 hours, and [...]

Woman Has Only Eaten Cheese Pizza For 31 Years

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:00:29 +0000

We’ve all briefly contemplated an all-pizza diet, usually after biting into a particularly tasty slice. Englishwoman Claire Simmons has been living that dream for 31 years. Not so surprisingly, it plays out like more of a nightmare. The 33-year-old has what is known as selective eating disorder. Meaning, if she is presented with any food that isn’t [...]

Does Season and Time of Day Affect When You Conceive?

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:00:19 +0000

You ever noticed you’re buying more birthday presents in the summer than the winter? The Daily Beast reports its no coincidence — the winter is the time for conception, so more babies are born in the late summer and early fall.