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Sketch Artist Shows Women Are More Beautiful Than They Think In Unique Video

Ken Hayes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:25:49 +0000

This video was so interesting that I had to share it with you. Odds are if you are a woman, there are certain things you don't like about your own appearance. Dove recently did an experiment, where an FBI sketch artist drew a portrait of a woman as described by herself, and then again with a stranger describing her. The results were shocking.

Help Eliminate the Need for Cancer Research by Participating in an American Cancer Society Prevention Study

Cathy Kates — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:46:57 +0000

The goal? To eliminate the need for cancer research and celebrate more birthdays. How? By conducting a cancer prevention study that could prevent cancer in future generations. I looked into it and found that it's easy, painless and will be part of history. We all know someone that has been diagnosed with cancer, we have the researchers, we have the technology, now we need to gather the data and use our knowledge to stop cancer for good. Will you join me and register to participate?

5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:12:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Gym

GuySpeed Editors — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:55:51 +0000

Every week, Coach Rick Scarpulla answers questions from readers and gives advice about strength training and fitness. This week, we had a question of our own, so we asked Rick “what are the biggest mistakes people make in the gym?” He pointed out the three most common and suggestions on how to fix those errors [...]

Did You Own a Musical Toothbrush as a Child? February is Oral Children's Health Month

Cathy Kates — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:07:12 +0000

Did you have a musical toothbrush? When I was young it was the perfect ploy for a toddler to brush their teeth L O N G E R. February is Oral Children's Month and I thought it would be a perfect way to introduce a piece of your childhood nostalgia to your kids or grandchildren. But, when I began my search for the musical toothbrush as I knew it, I was surprised at what I found!

Curious Which Friend Gave You the Nasty Flu Bug? There's an App for That!

Cathy Kates — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:17:09 +0000

When you get sick you start thinking back to when and where you could have picked up the bug or WHO you can blame. With the flu rampant in the Northland, this Facebook App might be just what you’re looking for to find the culprit. It’s with a company called Help Remedies. The app works [...]

Be Aware: Crosswalk Users Have The Right Of Way, Superior PD Stepping Up Enforcement

Ken Hayes — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:23:56 +0000

Just last week my wife and I were taking a short walk to a nearby business when we needed to cross Belknap Street in Superior. Wow, what a dangerous game of frogger that turned out to be. I remember thinking that people must not know, or not care about the pedestrian right of way laws. Well, apparently some other people have had this complaint, and the Superior Police department is making an increased effort to enforce this.

Test Your Mental Sharpness With This Brain Teaser Test

Ken Hayes — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:24:03 +0000

I stumbled on an article that was published earlier this year from Forbes where you can test your mental sharpness. I'm a pretty smart guy, and I thought this would be pretty easy. After the first question, I was already puzzled. I actually could feel my brain working. Take the test and see how these seemingly simple questions can challenge you.

The Number One Threat To Children's Health, and It Takes Minutes To Prevent

Chris Allen — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:04:12 +0000

Kids are bombarded by many things nowadays. They spend hours playing video games, watching TV, playing sports, texting, and on the computer. Only a couple of minutes each day can help prevent a lifetime of problems. Brushing your teeth. Yep, that easy. According to Healthline “Dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease with [...]

Starting October 1 Wisconsin Families Need to Schedule Children's Immunizations with Family Physician

Cathy Kates — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:39:07 +0000

In the state of Wisconsin, it is important for parents to know that their children need to go to their family physician, rather than their local or state health departments. Good to know now that we’re knocking on flu season’s door and the recent outbreak of whooping cough. As a parent it’s hard to [...]

Standing Up Is an Easy Way to Improve Your Health

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:15:24 +0000

You exercise, eat well and don’t smoke, but if you think that’s all it takes to be healthy, think again. New research says the time many of us spend in office chairs could be undoing all that hard work. Studies by the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Centre of Inflammation Metabolism in Copenhagen indicate [...]

10 Everyday Foods That Are Surprisingly Healthy

Carl Pettit — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:48:20 +0000

People are always trying to eat healthier or lose weight. The media sends out a constant onslaught of new information about what you should and shouldn’t eat. There are diet pills, vitamin supplements, diet crazes and alternative foods available to anyone who would like to make a change in the foods he or she consumes, [...]

Lying May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Shauna Wright — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:49:53 +0000

The average American lies about 11 times a week, but next time you’re tempted to tell a fib, remember this: lying won’t just make you untrustworthy, new research finds it’s also bad for your health. In a small study, researchers at the University of Notre Dame discovered those who went out of their way to [...]

Which Airports are America's Germiest? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:12:51 +0000

People who come home with a cold after a vacation often blame their fellow passengers on the plane — but as it turns out, it’s actually airports that are probably the culprit. And some are worse than others. Modern airplanes feature sophisticated air-filtering systems that catch 99.999 percent of germs, but between the walkway handrails [...]

What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:14:28 +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 [...]

Scientists Have Discovered the Healthiest Meal You Can Possibly Eat

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:17:02 +0000

Food manufacturers and supermarkets like to advertise that their meals are healthy. But there can be only one “healthiest” meal, and British scientists have looked through 4,000 health claims in an effort to determine what that would be. According to Leatherhead Food Research, you can’t get any healthier than a four-course meal that starts with fresh smoked salmon terrine. That would be followed [...]

What Are the Best and Worst Jobs for Your Health?

Mike Adams — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:51:53 +0000

Most of us probably never stop to consider if what we do for a living is healthy for us or not. Maybe we should. L. Casey Chosewood, MD, senior medical officer for the Total Worker Health program, says, “Employees need respect, benefits, wellness incentives, and control over their work. What matters equally is the quality [...]

Scientists Trace Virus Outbreak to…A Reusable Grocery Bag?

Don Deane — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:25:56 +0000

Reusable grocery bags are supposed to cut down on plastic waste and help the environment, but officials in Oregon recently learned they can also be breeding grounds for dangerous pathogens. Last Friday, a group of young soccer players — all 13- and 14-year-old girls — and their chaperones traveled from Oregon to Washington state for [...]

Drinks Your Kids Should Avoid

Chris Allen — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:58:03 +0000

I brought Sam to his yearly check up and as we always do, the doctor and I talked about some things that are good for Sam now that he is growing and some things that I should now limit.

I found out Milk is good for you, but in moderation. Water is always the best and first choice. Sam likes to drink a lot of liquids like I do, so if you want to monitor your kids better, or you for that matter, here's some bad choices.

Whiskey Soothes Sore Throats and Freshens Breath While Getting You Drunk

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:19:50 +0000

You don’t usually need a good excuse to have a nice glass of heavenly whiskey, but now you have one. Whiskey can do so many things: calm your nerves after a long day, make a three look like an eight-and-a-half, turn a misdemeanor into a felony. Now, it can also calm a bothersome sore throat. [...]