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Doctor Revolutionizes Healthcare By No Longer Accepting Insurance

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 31 May 2013 22:15:20 +0000

Dr. Michael Ciampi may very well be a hero for our times. The family practitioner from South Portland, Maine has launched a revolutionary way to treat patients: he no longer accepts health insurance. Given the constant debate and chirping about the issue, it’s easy to understand why Ciampi’s new policy has raised eyebrows. Ciampi says, [...]

New Study Shows Video Games Effective In Weight Lost

Nick Lee — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:05 +0000

Are you little heavier than you would like? Video games might be the answer. The people over at The University of Kansas Medical studied a group of 20 that were over weight or obese. The focus of the study was weight loss and weight maintenance via virtual reality. The results show that greatest weight [...]

Hey Ladies, Want To Give Birth To Neanderthal?

Dalton Castle — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:35:19 +0000

Chance of a life time ladies! How would you like be a huge part in helping mankind take a giant leap backwards about 200,000 years? According to Timesunion.com George Church a Harvard medical school professor wants to bring back the ancient relative to humans the Neanderthal. The logistics of the whole procedure are [...]

5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

Say Goodbye To Crabs Because Pubic Lice Might Be Going Extinct

Dalton Castle — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:21:58 +0000

Now my belt sander will be used strictly for sanding things and no longer to ease my itchy junk. This news is good for everyone! According to Newser.com a new study shows that pubic lice might be disappearing because of the trend of waxing. In Australia, no women have been seen with crabs at Sydney’s [...]

New Facebook App Will Help You Find Out Who Gave You the Flu

Donald Deane — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:46 +0000

After last year's flu season, which health officials say was one of the mildest in the past 30 years, the illness is back with a vengeance. Well, if you're unlucky enough to currently have the flu, at least a new Facebook app can help track down the diseased jerk who gave it to you in the first place.

Why Does Turkey Make You Sleepy? The Truth About Tryptophan

Bryen — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:32:07 +0000

Tryptophan, turkey, and Thanksgiving have become synonymous with one another but does anyone really know exactly what tryptophan actually is and if if actually makes you as sleepy as it's fabled to do? The truth is shocking: the levels of tryptophan in turkey is no different than any other poultry - and some other common foods have a much higher level of the amino acid than turkey does.

People Are Happiest at Ages 9 and 68

Mike Adams — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:34:46 +0000

A lot people will tell you that college is the best time you'll ever have, but a new study suggests that the ages at which life is most enjoyable are actually 9 and 68. Researchers say that is likely because these ages represent a time when humans are more likely to make having fun a priority.

STD Stigmas and Some Albany Area Facts on STDs

Rayne — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:04:15 +0000

We need to talk about the side of sex that isn’t fun – STDs. I’m about to ask you two of the most important questions you’ll be asked today. You ready? Question 1: Do you use protection? Question 2: When’s the last time you got tested? I can hear you groaning, you know. Don’t think [...]

Is America Getting So Lazy We Need Snacks To Taste Like Meals?

BJ Ragone — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:39:59 +0000

Potato chips use to be something that you had in addition to a meal. Now, it appears that we want to cut out the middle man and just make the chips taste like the actual food.Something is terrible wrong with America. First off, there are way too many options when it comes to snacking. For [...]

Connecticut Teen Develops Lollipops To Cure Hiccups

Jennifer Beaudoin — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:48:22 +0000

There are numerous tips and tricks out there regarding hiccups and how to get rid of them. Most of us have probably tried all of them with the majority having little to no affect. You no longer have to waste time holding your breath, drinking water backwards, standing on your head while drinking through a straw or any other ridiculous myth that will make you fall or pass out. Now, all you need to do to cure those annoying little spasms is suck on a lollipop.

Jack Osbourne Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:30:13 +0000

It seems like every week another celebrity is announcing a change or decline in their health. Now, Jack Osbourne, famed son of legendary artist Ozzy Osbourne has revealed to the public his recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. First it was wife Sharon Osbourne’s battle with colon cancer and now son Jack’s newly-diagnosed disease. At the prime [...]

Americans Are Living Longer, Despite Also Getting Fatter

Mike Adams — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:51:04 +0000

It seems that all of the junk food that we’ve been eating might not be killing us off as quickly as some might think. In fact, according to the annual state of the union’s health report, which was released this week by the Center for Disease Control, even though the American population is getting fatter, [...]

Guess What? Working More Than 40 Hours a Week Is a Waste of Time

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:06:22 +0000

Here’s something that you are going to very tempted to tell your boss. According to 150 years of studies — yes, 150 — on productivity, having employees work more than 40 hours a week does more harm than good to the bottom line. Writer Sara Robinson lays out the case against more than a 40-hour [...]

Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Offers Update on His Current Health

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:05:07 +0000

Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist and hero to many, Tony Iommi, has just released an update on his current condition. As many of you already know, Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma shortly after the announcement that the original Black Sabbath members were to write a new album and embark on a world tour.

FDA Is Reviewing Inhalable Caffeine – Tech Thursday

Big Rich — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:30:17 +0000

A new product hit the shelves recently that has lawmakers taking a close look at the side effects and dangers it can pose to consumers. It’s called AeroShot, and it’s inhalable caffeine. It’s being marketed as a dietary supplement. More caffeine can’t be bad, can it?A lot of products now have caffeine in it. Coffee [...]

Five Weirdest Exercise Equipment And Infomercials

Dalton Castle — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:52:39 +0000

We have seen them all, the thigh master, the fat shaker, and the shake-a-weight. There are a million terrible “secret” fast easy work out machines out there. And with the 2012 health and fitness expo right around the corner, it’s important to be aware of the crap. check out these fancy and ridiculous machines and [...]

Sexy Girls Working Out [VIDEOS]

WQBK — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:16:09 +0000

Was one of your resolutions to loose weight, look better or live a healthier lifestyle in 2012? We all want that sexy body, the six pack ab's and probably could lose about 10-15 pounds to feel better. To help you get motivated check out these video's of sexy girls working out and attend the Health & Fitness Expo 2012 this weekend at the Empire State Plaza.

Attractive Woman Explains What It's Like To Have Two Vaginas [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:00:07 +0000

The vagina is a strange and wondrous region for any man to navigate under normal circumstances. Imagine Hazel Jones’ first serious boyfriend’s surprise when he discovered that she had two vaginas. This was news to then 18-year-old Jones, who had no idea she suffered from uterus didelphys, a one-in-a-million condition that gives a woman two [...]

Love Salt? You Probably Did As a Kid, Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:00:31 +0000

If salty foods are your weakness, blame your childhood. Research has found that babies given such foods can develop a preference for them that carries over into adulthood. In fact, some kids in the study who were exposed to sodium early on even became bona fide salt fanatics, going so far as to lick salt [...]