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It's Time to Grow Forward with Newstalk 870 [AUDIO]

John McKay — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:00:47 +0000

This is the first in a series of helpful tips from Newstalk 870.

Women Grumpier in the Morning Than Men Claimes New Study

John McKay — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:10 +0000

According to a new study published in the British newspaper The Telegraph, Duke University researchers claim -- scientifically -- that women are crabbier than men in the morning.

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Oklahoma Man May Have Spontaneously Combusted, According to Sheriff

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:32 +0000

Someone call Mulder and Scully. Officials in Muldrow, Oklahoma, face a conundrum: How did 65-year-old Danny Vanzandt, who was alone in his home, die? One possible explanation, according to Sequoyah County Sheriff Ron Lockhart, is that he is a victim of spontaneous human combustion.

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Disease

Maura Chwastyk — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:00:31 +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.

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Unions Hit Hard by Obamacare Costs – How Ironic!

John McKay — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:00:25 +0000

Labor Union leaders across the country are finding out what the rest of the nation already knew: Obamacare is going to cost them dearly.

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Best of 2012 November – Thousands Of Layoffs Pending Due To Obamacare-Many Starting Now

John McKay — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:03 +0000

Something you didn't hear about during the post-election gushing in the mainstream media, thousands-possibly tens of thousands of Obamacare related layoffs.

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Supreme Court Opens Door to New Obamacare Challenge As Early As Summer

John McKay — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:30:55 +0000

The challenge to Obamacare is not dead just yet.

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Can Coffee Help You Maintain a Sunny Outlook?

Donald Deane — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:30:37 +0000

Coffee lovers, rejoice! In addition to helping jump-start your morning, a cup of Joe may also improve brain function, specifically the part of your noggin that controls the recognition of positive words, says a new study.

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San Francisco Massage Parlor Offers 'Face-Slapping' – Only $350!

John McKay — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:00:30 +0000

Forget all the jokes about happy endings; you'll remember this session for entirely different reasons!

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Free Seminar Gives Keys to Thriving Through Cancer

Tori Early — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:41:52 +0000

Michele Nieson is a three time cancer survivor and has learned much through her journey. She is now giving advice about her experiences including keeping a sense of humor, tips for staying healthy, positive imagery, and gearing up for survivorship.

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Soda Ban Goes Now Official in NYC – Visible Protests Erupt Everywhere

John McKay — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:30:05 +0000

Citizens of New York are not taking Mayor Bloomberg's soda ban lightly -- nor are artists!

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You Don't Ride This New German Bike – It 'Rides' You! [VIDEO+POLL]

John McKay — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:45:40 +0000

We're not sure what to make of this. Think the Flintstone's foot-propelled car meets a bicycle!

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Does Facebook Make It Harder to Heal a Broken Heart?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:00:10 +0000

Relationship experts often say the fastest and easiest way to get over someone is to make a clean break — essentially erase the person from your consciousness. But with the advent of social media, that’s getting harder and harder to do.

And it seems we’re bringing a lot of the anguish on ourselves.

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NYC To Become First City To 'Ban' Sugary Drinks? [POLL]

John McKay — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:38:17 +0000

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg has hatched another 'great' idea - banning the sale of sugary (soda) drinks in sizes over 16 ounces.

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Health And Safety Expo At TRAC (Slide Show)

John McKay — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:56 +0000

Townsquare Media (Newstalk 870, 97.5 KOOL FM, 102.7KORD, 97Rock, and 98.3 The Key) were proud to be a part of the Health and Safety Expo this week at TRAC.

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Wanna Live Longer? Drink Coffee

Don Deane — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:28 +0000

Coffee drinkers no longer need to fret over health concerns and their beloved beverage, according to a new study by the National Cancer Institute. In fact, feel free to pour an extra cup in the morning because, the study suggests, coffee may actually prolong life.

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Is Multitasking Good for You?

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:40 +0000

Multitasking may often mean that we sometimes do too many things just “okay,” as opposed to a few things “very well.” But studies show that doing a lot at once makes us feel good, hence why we engage in such behavior.

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French Doctor Under Fire for Suggesting Kids' Weights Be Graded

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:00:29 +0000

There are grades for scholastic subjects, but what if kids were also graded on their weight? That’s something French doctor and diet book author Dr. Pierre Dukan espoused earlier this year, and now he’s in hot water with the medical community in his country because of it.

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Lack of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain

Daryl Nelson — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00:58 +0000

In a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers have proved that lack of sleep is a contributing factor in weight gain.

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Is It OK to Use a Cell Phone in a Restaurant? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:11 +0000

While most of us have grimaced when a friend or a diner at a nearby table has taken a cell phone call at a restaurant, most of us have also been guilty of exactly the same behavior.

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