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Who knew states even HAD official exercises??? According to AP News, Missouri’s official state exercise is…the jumping jack! Gov. Jay Nixon recently signed legislation that added the classic exercise to a list of more than two dozen official symbols. Umm…why? Students of Pershing Elementary School in St. Joseph lobbied for jumping jacks to be the […]

According to HealthDay, too much Twitter can be bad for you…or rather, for your relationship. “There’s been growing literature that these social networking sites may directly impair communications between partners, and that can lead to increasing jealousy,” said Dr. Scott Krakower, assistant unit chief of psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, N.Y. “You’re […]

Smoothies are great, right? What’s not to love about a nutrient-packed drink that’s not only delicious, but makes you feel good? That said, that are certain choices that are much better than others regarding what to put in that health shake. Here are some of the top ingredients that you should steer clear of. Too […]

Women are generally considered to be the healthiest gender. Again, in general. They tend to eat better, go to the doctor when there’s something wrong, and consistently practice healthier habits. This said, according to an MSNBC report, 43% of all U.S. counties saw increases in female death rates over a recent 14-year period, while male […]

You’re at the grocery store, looking at that container of yogurt. It says “Use by” tomorrow. Should you buy it? Agencies like the FDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) work to make sure that the foods you’re buying at the grocery store are safe […]

Warm weather means all kinds of things, including…fire up that grill! And oh, what delicious grilling options there are. Though barbecue overall has a pretty bad rep, there are actually some very healthy benefits to grilling. But it’s all about the choices and the preparation. First Is First… There are a few health rules that […]

We know something you probably don’t. Tim Howard is arguably one of the greatest goalkeeper in U.S. soccer history. During the course of the 2014 World Cup, he’s had 16 saves, which is three more than the previous World Cup record of 13. Okay, you probably did know all about that. But, bet you didn’t […]

According to the CDC, prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among men, with over 913,000 new cases and over 261,000 deaths worldwide each year. According to the U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services: Black men are nearly twice as likely to have new cases of prostate cancer, as compared […]

Top-ranked Serena Williams, and her sister, Venus Williams, abandoned their Wimbledon doubles match after Serena fell ill. According to reports, Serena appeared unsettled for her doubles match. While warming up, she had trouble several times performing basic tasks of hand-eye coordination, including picking up balls or catching those tossed to her. After the warm-up ended, […]

  The importance of drinking water is not surprising news – it’s something you hear over and over and over again. You know that about 2/3 of your body is water – around 60% or so, depending on your size. You’ve even heard that 6 to 8 glasses of the stuff a day should be […]

Just think about this: Recreational water, which include beaches, generally contains a mixture of pathogenic (disease-causing) and non-pathogenic microorganisms. These microorganisms may naturally inhabit the water, or they may come from sewage sources, wildlife, farming activities, domestic animals, industrial processes or people. According to expert findings, all public swimming areas can harbor germs that cause […]

According to the CDC: “Blacks have the most severe burden of HIV of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Compared with other races, African Americans account for a higher proportion of new HIV infections, those living with HIV, and those ever diagnosed with AIDS.” Here are some other sobering facts: The rate of new […]