Now that the weekend is over it's time to think about what you need to do to burn off all of those beer calories you consumed over the past 2 or 3 days. Sure, you had fun but now it's back to the business of fitness. One twelve ounce beer contains around 150 calories and if you had more than one (and you know you did) then you can do the math. How much exercise is needed to burn off that one brewski?
You've all heard the saying that someone or something is "like a breath of fresh air". Well today, August 6, let's change that to "like a breath of fresh breath" in honor of National Fresh Breath Day". How many times have you had to deal with a co-worker or friend who just had a lunch heavy on the garlic and onions and now wanted to chatter thisclose to your face? Here are some "breath" stats you should be aware of.
Governor Cuomo signed a new body piercing law into effect Tuesday that, according to his official website, "(requires) that a minor have written parental consent before obtaining a body piercing." The law passed by both the Senate and Assembly corrects a situation in which there was no minimum age for body piercing. By comparison it is illegal to tattoo someone under the age on 18. The Daily Star reports that area piercing operations have no problem with the new statute.
During the "Frog Days Of Summer", the mayor of Utica has been conducting "Quality Of Life Sweeps" in the city. It's all part of an effort to keep the city clean and more attractive.
During the "Frog Days Of Summer", we may be on different sleep schedules with vacations, long weekends, and the like. Now a new study links a lack of sleep with an increase in appetite.
It's been long understood that a gift certificate to a woman's favorite salon or spa makes a terrific birthday or Christmas present. But how about a salon gift certificate for your guy. According to a survey reported by the Riverside (CA) Press-Enterprise more and more men--especially younger guys-- are heading to the salon for a little enhanced primping. What services are the most popular?
Motivational guru Tony Robbins says it's all a matter of mind over matter. However for 21 people at his event in San Jose Thursday it wasn't their minds that mattered it was their feet. According to AP they were treated for burns after walking on hot coals during one of Robbins' motivational exercises. Why would anyone want to walk on red hot coals, you ask. Let's ask Tony.
In this age of increasingly impersonal medical specialization finding a trusted family physician is of utmost importance. Apparently we have one of the best right here in Central New York, Doctor Bruce Elwell of Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare and St. Lukes Home. According to a report in the Utica O-D he has been named Family Doctor of the Year by the New York State Academy of Family Physicians.
Most of us will be taking vacations during the "Frog Days Of Summer", and when it's only few days away, you want to make sure that you're good to go. I'll be going on vacation later this summer, so other than packing, getting
The Boilermaker Expo is another important part of Boilermaker Weekend, and this year's Expo has some new elements including a new location on the Utica campus of MVCC.
It's summer, and that means a greater need for blood. You can help the American Red Cross this Friday.
It's midnight and you can't sleep. You're tossing and turning with a dozen different things on your mind and your clock alarm is set for 6AM. Well, you're not alone. Between 20 and 40% of adults struggle with insomnia, a clinical disorder that can stem from a number of causes, at some time during the year, . While there are a number of over the counter and prescription sleep aids available you many want to check out some holistic tips on helping gain that good nights sleep you need.
