US 103.1 Classic Rock Radio » Health

Pink Floyd Laser Light Yoga Is Now a Thing That Happens

Jeff Giles — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:25:30 +0000

During our wild, misspent youth, many of us took in the occasional Pink Floyd laser light show. Now that we’re older, wiser, and (thanks partly to those laser-induced munchies) a little fatter, maybe it’s time to give Pink Floyd laser light yoga a try. That seems to be the idea, anyway, behind yoga instructor Chris [...]

Shriner's Mini Clinic This Saturday

Carl Coffey — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:10:59 +0000

The area Shriners are reaching out to help children with Orthopedic or Burn Problems.

Five Bad Habits That Are Actually Good For You

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:02:48 +0000

According to medical research, believe it or not, your mother was wrong about a lot. Here are five bad habits that, as it turns out, are actually good for you.

What Cities Are the Worst for Spring Allergies?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:42:50 +0000

Finishing at the top of a list of the worst cities for allergies is nothing to sneeze at. Or is it? The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has come out with a list ranking the most challenging cities to live in during spring allergy season. Grab a tissue, Jackson, Mississippi, and wipe the tears [...]

Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:31:51 +0000

Here’s a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados. Because you probably couldn’t eat 60 carrots if you [...]

Donate Fleece-Tie Blankets for First-Time Chemotherapy Patients

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:38:29 +0000

For over a year now, I have worked with The Fabulous Ladies Small Business Club as host for all of their events. We do a lot of great charity work, and this time we are collecting fleece-tie blankets for first-time cancer patients. Please help us out if you can, and get more details right here.

Women Are More Angry And Hostile When They Wake Up Than Men

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:41:27 +0000

After being married for a few years, people start to notice patterns developing in their spouses. Some are innocent little quirks, others are more like “run for your life” tendencies. A new study out of Duke University shows that women are more angry, hostile and confrontational than men when they wake up. I’m not saying [...]

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Disease

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:20:31 +0000

Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean you have to take down all of your heart decorations yet. February is also American Heart Month, so keep gluing glitter to pink construction paper while you educate yourself on all the ways to make sure your future is heart-disease-free.

To get you started, we've answered five big questions about heart health below.

5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:43:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

5 Great Foods You Must Eat for a Healthy Heart

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:09:31 +0000

We’re in the midst of American Heart Month, so it’s more important than ever to focus on treating your heart right.

And maybe nothing matters more than eating the right foods.

Zumba Time With Lapeer East Project Graduation

Carl Coffey — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:31:53 +0000

“Lapeer East High School Project Graduation 2013” is hosting a Zumba Fitness Fundraiser on Friday, February 22, at 7 pm at the high school on South Saginaw Street. Tickets are $10 or $12 at the door, Students, 20 and under are just $5.00. Enjoy raffles, snacks & fun. Plus special guests. Tickets available now, call [...]

5 Simple Tips to Cope If You're Stressed Out at Work

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:59:50 +0000

So, you say work has got you stressed out. There’s good news — you’re not alone. More importantly, you’re not helpless, either. There are plenty of ways you can handle the stress that comes with your job so it doesn’t gnaw at you, even when you’re off the clock. Here are a couple of tips [...]

'Are Ab Exercises the Most Effective Way to Lose My Gut?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:37:38 +0000

I spend a good amount of time in the gym doing crunches and ab work. Are abdominal exercises the most effective way to lose my extra gut? It doesn’t seem to be working — Brian, 21, Austin, TX The answer is no, that is not the best way to lose your “extra gut” as you [...]

Take Time To Wash Your Hands

Carl Coffey — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:31:34 +0000

It’s the Flu Season and here’s a reminder on how long you are suppose to wash your hands after visiting the rest room.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention we should spent at least 20 seconds washing to remove and rinse off germs. If you don’t have a stop watch with you the CDCP says sing “Happy Birthday” twice.

New Facebook App Helps You Find Out Who Gave You the Flu

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:00:14 +0000

We're not big fans of winter. The only good part of this season is that it's socially acceptable to grow a burly bush of upper lip hair to keep us warm, but other than that it's just cold, dreary and it's also the season of the flu. Just thinking about the chills, the aching, and the fevers makes us want to curl up and cry for our mommy-- it's awful.

Chocolate That's Good For You

Carl Coffey — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:06:01 +0000

Today is Bittersweet Chocolate Day! Bittersweet chocolate is a sweetened form of dark chocolate. Unlike milk chocolate or white chocolate, it does not contain any milk solids. Enjoying bittersweet chocolate on a daily basis is good for your health. All dark chocolates contain antioxidants that lower blood pressure and help protect your heart.

New Facebook App Will Help You Find Out Who Gave You the Flu

Donald Deane — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:46 +0000

After last year's flu season, which health officials say was one of the mildest in the past 30 years, the illness is back with a vengeance. Well, if you're unlucky enough to currently have the flu, at least a new Facebook app can help track down the diseased jerk who gave it to you in the first place.

You're Not All Magnums — Study Shows Men Ignore Condom Sizes

Mike Adams — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:00:12 +0000

Some of us dudes are packing a bit more wiener than sense, according to a new study which shows that despite efforts to educate, many men still choose not to use condoms. The biggest complaint? They say their meat-stick simply will not fit into a one-size-fits-all rubber. We have the opposite problem, so we can't relate.

Feeling Stressed? Blame Your Many Facebook Friends

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:47:09 +0000

The counter located prominently on everyone’s Facebook page has created a bit of a friends arms race. According to new research, it’s a race you may be better off losing. A study from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland of 300 Facebook users has found the more social network friends a person has, the higher their stress [...]

Project Homeless Connect 2012

Carl Coffey — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:38:04 +0000

Project Homeless Connect is Back for a 5th year, tomorrow, November 1st at the Lapeer Center Building. They are offering many free services like hair cuts, lunch, housing assistance, Job Training, Employment, Clothing, Door Prizes, Personal Care Items, even GLTA Transportation to the event. If you would like to donate any personal care items to [...]