December 4, 2012 In case you missed it this morning, the CDC says flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade. And, the primary strain that's going around is making people sicker than other types. Aaaaand (more good news), this is the same strain that made so many people sick (some fatally so) in '03-'04
It is often said that, as you age, the memory is the first thing to go. However, according to a new study, one fairly simple step can greatly improve older adults' ability to remember.
You probably didn't know this, but when I'm off-work , I try to follow a "normal" schedule. Daytime is a little overrated, but I sometimes find something good on TV.
December 1, 2012 The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses often mimic each other's symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them.
There's been a theory, dating back to ancient Greece, that athletes should refrain from sexual activity the night before a major event. But is there anything to that? And, since the practice began in an era before both sexes competed in sports, does it apply to women?
November 30, 2012 So one of the news stories that made the rounds Thursday was that a Georgian (the country) strongman pulled a truck weighing more than 8 tons! WITH HIS EAR!
November 29, 2012 During my 15 years in Albany radio, I worked closely with the American Cancer Society, and supported the local chapter of Gilda's Club. I've been a long-time fan of Gilda's, even though the highlights of her career occurred when I was far too young to fully appreciate her genius
It looked like a plague out of the Bible. It was enough to frighten beach-goers at several of the largest beaches around Sydney, Australia. But it turned out to be nothing more than a little algae.
November 27, 2012 Seems like since we came back from the Thanksgiving, a ton of people in the office are sneezing, have runny nose and are just plain sick. Maybe it was being arouond people that were infected, maybe it's allergies.
In radio and television, there are sometimes short messages called PSAs, short for Public Service Announcements. As you probably have guessed, they're designed to pass along some information useful to everybody. As you're about to see, they do things differently in Australia.
For many of us, Thanksgiving dinner takes place at the dining room table. But if your family's tradition involves going to local restaurant instead, you should understand the risk factors involved in breaking bread with hundreds, possibly thousands, of other people who might not be as hygienic as you.
