3 Critical Reasons To Get Out Your Seat And Move Something
For those of you that have office jobs or jobs where you sit down for most of your day, it is imperative that you break your day up by moving around. The constant drumbeat of data supporting the dangers of being sedentary start at work since so much time is spent there.
W.H.O. Was Complicit In Unfounded H1N1 Hype?
For the better part of January, numerous media outlets have reported that the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) is being investigated for perpetuating a global H1N1 pandemic that, by most accounts, amounted to nothing more than a mild flu for the vast majority of folks. This fear-mongering led to people seeking out the vaccine in droves. Detractors will point to the vaccine thwarting a global pandemic.
Use Shoes, You Lose – Barefoot Running Is A Better Alternative
I've been pretty active since the age of 13, so I've owned my fair share of athletic shoes. It has always amazed me how manufacturers continue to outdo each other in the never-ending "foot" race for a more lightweight, responsive, comfortable, cushion-y shoe. Much of the technology centered around the most efficient way to implement shock absorption in the shoe to protect lower extremities from acute and chronic injury when running on hard surfaces like concrete and asphalt. In that respect, manufacturers succeeded. Ironically, buying these types of sneakers may turn out to be one of the worst decisions you can make for your legs and feet.
Yet Another Reason To Avoid Soda
As if there could be any more reasons to avoid soda altogether, a recent study conducted by microbioligists from Hollins University discovered that 48% of the soda fountain machines at various restaurants they tested contained coliform bacteria. Hold on, that's not even the bad part. This bacteria is typically found in feces.
One of Americans’ Favorite Snacks Still Toxic
Federal health investigators deemed that butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn is still unsafe and toxic. Back in 2004, a Missouri factory worker was awarded $20 million after developing a debilitating and irreversible lung condition, which required a lung transplant. He apparently got this from inhaling toxic fumes from the oil used to make the ubiquitous butter flavoring in popcorn.
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Yet Another Reason To Avoid Soda
As if there could be any more reasons to avoid soda altogether, a recent study conducted by microbioligists from Hollins University discovered that 48% of the soda fountain machines at various restaurants they tested contained coliform bacteria. Pretty gross, huh? Hold on, that’s not even the bad part. This bacteria is typically found in... [Full Story]
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One of Americans’ Favorite Snacks Still Toxic
Federal health investigators deemed that butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn is still unsafe and toxic. Back in 2004, a Missouri factory worker was awarded $20 million after developing a debilitating and irreversible lung condition, which required a lung transplant. He apparently got this from inhaling toxic fumes from the oil used to make... [Full Story]
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