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What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:01:34 +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. Menâ€™s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

Your Zodiac Sign Determines How Much You Exercise

Brad Weiser — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:38:38 +0000

According to this rolling ball of a turd study, your Zodiac sign determines how much you exercise. According to a new survey, people who are Taurus, Gemini, and Aquarius are the most fit and Virgo, Pisces, and Sagittarius are the least fit. How do you stack up? 1. Taurus. 2. Gemini. 3. Aquarius. 4. Libra. [...]

Warning: The Cinnamon Challenge Could Kill You

Brad Weiser — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:20:42 +0000

You’ve probably seen YouTube videos of the cinnamon challenge, where someone tries to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon, and they wind up coughing, sneezing, and gagging. A new study found that if you inhale the cinnamon, it could cause lung disease like emphysema. Last year, poison centers received 222 calls from people who tried to swallow cinnamon and 31 kids were put in the [...]

Twin Falls Allergy Nightmare – What's Causing It and What To Do

Terry Morgan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:48:32 +0000

It’s spring in Southern Idaho and for allergy sufferers the nightmare has just started. Stuffy noses, watery eyes, dry, itchy skin, itching, shortness of breath, coughing, sneezing, and wheezing are just some of the joys of the season. So what’s causing our allergies to go haywire, and what can we do about it? What’s Causing [...]

The Facts of Diet and Weight Loss

Terry Morgan — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:18:07 +0000

The warmer it gets the more I think about doing something in order to fit into my summer shorts. It also makes me wonder what information that is given about weight loss is true and what information isn't true. I found some facts that may help you from yahoo.com.

1. To lose a pound, you must cut 3,500 calories

FALSE:

If You Are Sick, Do You Cancel Appointments So You Don't Get Others Sick?

Jackie — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:43:18 +0000

Being sick is part of life and unfortunately life doesn’t stop when we get sick. Because life doesn’t stop I didn’t think twice about going to a hair or nail salon while sick. That changed yesterday. I showed up for a hair appointment while being sick and clearly offended my hair stylist for not rescheduling [...]

Free Dental Screenings Saturday at CSI

Brad Weiser — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:47:00 +0000

Bring the whole family to ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ at CSI’s Health Science Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday. Dental Hygiene students will have games, treats, prizes, information on dental care, costumed characters (including the Tooth Fairy), and even free dental screenings. It’s all free – come and go as you [...]

Homemade Sushi For Dinner

Jackie — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:23:14 +0000

Women are always trying to come up with new recipes that their husband will enjoy. We all have those few meals that we can make for our husbands that will make them really tackle their "honey do" lists. So, me being the loving wife I am, decided to make sushi for my husband because he loves. it. It back fired.

Where To Get Flu Shots In Twin Falls

News Radio 1310 KLIX — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:06:31 +0000

As winter weather sets in across most of the United States, many are experiencing another seasonal mainstay: the Flu. The Center for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine every year. Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.

Tips to Prevent the Flu

Jackie — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:17:04 +0000

A lot of families are dealing with the flu this year. As soon as one child gets over this nasty virus the other child comes down with it. I have heard everything from kids missing an entire week of school to adults breaking out in rashes.

According to WPTV.com the Unites States is in the middle of one of its most severe flu seasons in years.

The government's CDC website is giving the following tips to prevent the flu:

My 10 Day Cleanse Is Over

Jackie — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:12:13 +0000

I didn’t make it. I made it to through Day 4 but it all came to a close when we went to dinner with friends. I had a few bites of my husbands burrito and before I knew it I was eating a full omelet the next morning. Not eating for 10 days is defiantly [...]

Brad and Jackie Are Taking A Journey

Jackie — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:44:31 +0000

The journey is probably not what you are thinking. We are not going to Hawaii to do a live broadcast. Bummer, huh? Brad gets no choice in the journey we are about to take, it’s probably not going to be pleasant. We are going on a cleansing journey. I have deiced to do a 10 [...]

'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 â€œextra gutâ€ as you [...]

Prostate Cancer Treatment May Shrink Your Weenie

Mike Adams — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:00:28 +0000

Frightened by the idea of an urban witch doctor with a 7-inch long finger giving you your annual, white-knuckle prostate exam? You should actually be more concerned about the possibility of your penis shriveling up like a California raisin. Thatâ€™s because, according to a recent study published in the Urology Medical Journal, some men who [...]

'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 donâ€™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 [...]

Gym Intimidation Usually the Reason Why Some Guys Don't Work Out

Mike Adams — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 07:00:23 +0000

Many guys will be entering the gym for the first time this week in an brash attempt to shed off unwanted holiday pounds and, who knows, maybe even work on building up those six packs instead of just sitting around drinking them. However, while the road to becoming a bona fide beefcake is paved with [...]

Feeling Bloated and Icky After All That Sugar? Try This Post Holiday Detox

Brad Weiser — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:28:21 +0000

If you know me, you know that I’m the last person who should be giving any food or health advice. When it comes to holiday chow, I dive in face first and don’t look back. But starting yesterday, I started feeling sluggish and just downright cruddy. I know it has everything to do with the [...]

Scientists Discover Gene Responsible for Binge Drinking

Donald Deane — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:00:46 +0000

We’ve always thought that binge drinking was just part of being a dumb teenager, but scientists say they’ve recently discovered a gene which could account for the risky behavior. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at Kingâ€™s College London say a mutant version of the RASGRF2 gene (whatever that is) makes the brain more sensitive [...]

Women Prefer Slim, Fit Men to Meatheads

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:00:02 +0000

Attention, guys: pumping up may not get you the girl. ResearchersÂ from the University of Pretoria in South Africa took photos of 69 men ofÂ varying body types right after they had given them theÂ hepatitisÂ BÂ vaccine, which acts to trigger their immune system.Â They showed those photos to a group of women who were ovulatingâ€”presumably putting them at their [...]

What Causes Headaches?

Terry Morgan — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:10:06 +0000

As I type this, a skull-splitting headache is rampaging through my brain. I don’t usually get headaches, but lately it seems like I’ve had one just about every day. The past two days, however, the little, slightly annoying headache has turned into a monster. We’ve all had them, but what are headaches? Headaches, as it [...]