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Are You A Rotten Sleeper? Here Are Things You Should Know About It [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:26 +0000

Are you the tossing and turning type? Boy, I sure am. If someone sneezes in Utica, I wake up. I know I should go for one of those sleep studies, but the thought of wires connected to me while being told to relax? I don't think that's gonna happen. Anyway, here are some things you should know about it.

Slingerlands Elementary Says "Call Me Healthy" – Reading Writing and Rhyming [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:37:42 +0000

I’m leaving for vacation, but I’m doing it with a smile on my face. I can thank the incredible teachers and kids at Slingerlands Elementary for that. Take a listen to this great parody of “Call Me Maybe“. I have been to Mrs. Bacher’s class before. Her group was great then, and certainly didn’t [...]

'How Do I Train Like an MMA Fighter?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:53:08 +0000

Every MMA fighter is in sick shape! Is it possible to train and be as strong as an MMA fighter and skip the part where I’ve got to get my brain’s punched in by another guy? — Dave, 23, Iowa I work with many MMA fighters and grapplers and the one thing I’ve found is [...]

How Long Will It Take You To Work Off All Of That Superbowl Party Food?

Richie Phillips — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:01:07 +0000

I’m a very, very bloated individual at the time of this writing. Everything from chicken wings to pizza to beer to cheesecake was consumed at the two Superbowl get togethers that we attended. I was wondering just how much exercise it would take to burn it off? Are you ready for this? 2000-2500 calories. That’s [...]

Where to Get a Flu Shot in the Albany NY Area

Bryen — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:27:12 +0000

When the flu starts hitting people start getting flu shots in droves. You can try to get in to see your doctor, but fortunately there are many other places to get a shot, if they aren’t out of the vaccine. Call ahead to make sure they have a supply in stock. Click on the name [...]

Best Chicken Soup Recipe for When You Have the Flu

Bryen — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:05:00 +0000

Nothing ruins your month like getting the flu, especially if you are one of the first people in your circle of friends and family who gets it. Chicken soup is more than just mom's remedy - there is science behind using chicken soup to ease discomfort and help get you back to health. Here's a simple + quick recipe for you while you're sick with the flu.

Is it the Flu or Just a Cold?

Bryen — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:53:24 +0000

When flu season hits, every sniffle can make you wonder if it is the flu or just a cold. Neither are pleasant but there are differences between the two. Here is a chart comparing both medical conditions with some differences between the two. . Please note – this isn’t by any means meant for you [...]

Is Narcissism America's Greatest Epidemic?

Jay Sanin — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:22:55 +0000

Almost everyone in the world fancies themselves to be special in some way, shape, or form, but are those beliefs becoming too frequent from young people, according to a study on narcissism. According to a study from the American Freshman Survey, college students are more likely than ever to designate themselves as gifted and dedicated [...]

Brace Yourself, the Flu Season Memes Are Here

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:50:22 +0000

It's that time of year, when you give everybody who coughs on the train a dirty look and tie your hands to your waist with elastic to keep from accidentally touching your face until you've had a chance to wash them under soap and water for at least three minutes. That's right. It's flu season. Here are some tips for coming out on the other side okay.

Bacteria Alert: Now Your Credit Card Could Be Making You Sick – Say WHAT?

Richie Phillips — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:11:14 +0000

Disclaimer: I’m sure you could find skeevy germs on just about anything if you look hard enough. That being said, take a gander at THIS little piece of health news. According to aol.com, (this is gross, by the way) - A small new study from England reveals that as many as one in 10 bank [...]

What Would You Do To Be More Successful, Have A Great Marriage And Live Longer? [POLL]

Sean McMaster — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:25:11 +0000

I have some keys to making you more successful and more happy while you enjoy a longer life. Sound to good to be true? Well, in some ways it is. You can achieve all of these things but you may have to make some tough decisions. First I will tell you how real legitimate research has shown that these [...]

First It's Eggs, Now It's Arsenic In Rice That We Have To Worry About

Richie Phillips — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:40:29 +0000

This is unbelievable. Don’t you love when the media keeps coming out with these STUPID warnings about food and then changing their minds about it 6 months later? Now the enemy is RICE According to this story at MSNBC.com, Brian Williams now warns us about a new health danger- arsenic levels in rice. Let’s see the story [...]

Are Reusing Store Bought Water Bottles Safe? Maybe Not

Richie Phillips — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:16:01 +0000

For the longest time, I’ve been (on occasion) refilling water bottles and putting them in the ‘fridge. Why not, right? It’s just water. Well, the jury is out as to whether this is healthy or not (like everything else in the world). Looks innocent enough for me. Just rinse it out and refill it. What’s [...]

Fast Food Apple Slices Being Recalled Across the Country Amidst Listeria Scare

Mike Adams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:04:19 +0000

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, it looks as if fast food apple slices could have you racing for the emergency room. Ready Pac Foods Inc. is recalling about 300,000 cases of apple slices and pieces, and nearly 300,000 fast food products sold at restaurants like McDonald’s and Burger King, as [...]

Scientists Find Disturbing Link Between Drought and Suicide

Mike Adams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:32:38 +0000

There appears to be a creepy correlation between extended periods of drought and high rates of suicide. Researchers in Australia say that while they are not exactly certain why it is that excessive, lingering drought makes people want to kill themselves, they do think it likely stems from the toll it takes on farmers and [...]

Eggs Are Killing You Almost As Fast As Smoking

Sean McMaster — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:37:47 +0000

Is anything good for you anymore? It seems there is always something new that leads to cancer or heart disease. One year milk is good for you, the next it’s bad. It is no wonder we are a nation full of fear. Well, at Science Daily it says, the latest study from Western’s Dr. David [...]

Can Being Healthy Help You Do Your Job Better?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:22:01 +0000

It’s pretty well known that smoking, a poor diet and a lack of exercise can all have a negative impact on your health — but did you know they can affect your work performance, too? After almost 20,000 worker surveys were reviewed, a group of researchers found that employees who don’t eat well were 66 [...]

Do Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:01:25 +0000

A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

Richie Has A Musical Warning For Germophobics Staying In Hotel Rooms [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:06:04 +0000

Have you heard what the most germ laden places are in your average hotel room? If not, I’m about to let you know musically, because I stayed in one of these flea bags recently Yea, this place was so gross — (Come on now – that’s your part). I can’t hear you. Everyone say [...]

How Clean Is Your Albany Area Restaurant? Now You Can Find Out

Richie Phillips — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:38:30 +0000

We’re deep into the information age, so why did this take so long? Now the public can see which restaurants should be patronized, and which ones should be avoided like the plague (because you might end up contracting it) According to an article at YNN.com Starting Sunday, county restaurants must post their latest Department of [...]