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Coffee May Protect Against Depression In Women
September 27, 2011 Women who drink four cups of coffee each day could be less likely to suffer the blues.
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Actors Stand Up 2 Cancer in Funny Send-Up of ‘Star Wars’ [VIDEO]
The celeb-driven Stand Up 2 Cancer initiative may have just gotten the best promo in the galaxy — and in those far, far away.
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A Good Laugh May Do Wonders For Your Heart
September 1, 2011 Researchers suggest a hearty burst of laughter aids vascular function. The research is being presented at the European Society of Cardiology's conference in Paris.
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Hurricane Irene Clean-Up Begins, Despite FEMA Funding Concerns [VIDEO]
Hurricane Irene may end up being one of the 10 costliest catastrophes in U.S. history. Industry experts currently put the storm’s damage at $7 billion to $10 billion; however, much of that destruction may not be covered by insurance because it was caused by flooding and not winds. Flooding is often excluded from standard insurance policies.
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Only About A Third Of Americans Think Their Overweight
August 29, 2011 Most Americans don't think they weigh too much. Just 35-percent of those taking part in a new Rasmussen Reports poll believe they're overweight.
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Study: Swearing Increases Stress Levels
August 2, 2011 People who go on a swearing binge apparently aren't doing themselves any good. Scientists believe that swearing increases, not decreases, stress levels.
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July Is UV Safety Month
July 6, 2011 This is ultraviolet (UV) safety month and with more people spending more time outdoors under the sun, there is no better time to emphasize the importance of sun safety and the dangers of UV rays. Here are some tips to help protect yourself and the kids from those UV rays.
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Michigan Beach Water Quality Now Available Online
June 29, 2011 The 4th of July holiday is coming and maybe you have plans to head to the beach with the kids. If you want to know about the quality of water that you will be swimming in, there is a new way to check before you head to the beach.
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American Cancer Society Prepares for “Making Strides” Walks
June 17, 2011 It might seem early to start thinking pink again, but planning is already underway for this year's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walks in the Flint area. Cars 108 has been a proud sponsor of this event and will be again this year. There are essentially three walks in the Flint area: Saturday, October 1st in Lapeer at the Courthouse, Saturday, October 8th in Owosso at the Comstock Inn, and Saturday, October 15th in downtown Flint.
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Research: Sitting Can Be as Deadly as Smoking [VIDEO]
June 12, 2011 If you're going to light up, at least make sure to stand up.
New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking.
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Survey Says A Vacation Is Good For Your Mental Health
June 10, 2011 For many Americans, vacations are more than just some time away from work. Three out of four respondents in a Spring Hill Suites poll say vacations are important for their mental health. Nearly 45-percent are looking to their vacation as a way to alleviate stress, and 37-percent are hoping it will help rejuvenate their spirit
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Check Out Victoria’s Secret’s New Breast-Enhancing Swimwear [VIDEO]
April 1, 2011 Great news for breast lovers: Victoria's Secret's brand-new "Miraculous" swim collection promises to increase the bust of its wearers by a two full cup sizes.
South African Model and Victoria Secret's Angel Candice Swanepoel demonstrates the effects of this technological break through in the video below, which is basically just a bunch of shots of her floating around and climbing out of a pool (not that we're complaining or anything).
Deception has never looked so good.