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America’s Obesity Rate Continues To Explode
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesAmericans keep getting fatter and fatter.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s annual state-by-state report on the obesity epidemic has revealed that between 2008 and 2010, 1
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Women Drivers Are More Likely Than Men to Cause Traffic Accidents
jason rogers,flickr.comA new study suggests that women are more likely than men to cause traffic accidents.
Researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed 6.5 million car crashes. They also calculated, based on the number of miles men a
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This Day In History For July 3rd: Baseball’s Jackie Robinson Becomes A Hall Of Famer And More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg ends (More info)
1884 – Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average (More info)
1930 – The US Veterans Administration is created by Congress (More info)
1962 – Jackie Robinson become
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Diet Soda May Make You Pack on the Pounds
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesBy analyzing the results of a 10-year longitudinal study of 474 people, researchers were able to determine that the participants who drank two or more diet sodas a day experienced a waist size increase 70 percent greater than those who stayed away from diet soda.
Dr. Martin P. Paulus, a professor of psychiatry at the University of
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Let Kids Eat Candy To Lose Weight? Sounds Crazy, But….
Well, here’s a twist in the battle to curb childhood obesity.
A new study has found that kids who eat candy tend to weigh less than children who don’t.
According to the research, enjoying candy failed to cause additional cardi
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A Study Shows Potato Chips Will Make You Fat And Disgusting. Imagine That!
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out eating potato chips will cause you to pack on the pounds.
Or maybe it does.
Researchers at Harvard have found that eating the salty snacks will result in people gaining more weight ov
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Parents Would Rather Have a Boy Than a Girl: Poll
Jeff Dickerson,flickrA recent Gallup poll of 1,020 adults shows that, if Americans could only have one child, they’d rather have a boy than a girl
According to the poll, published Thursday, 40 percent said they’d want to hav
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Uncivil Behavior a Growing Problem In the US
That catch phrase from ‘Full House’ is now more relevant than ever, thanks to the results of the Civility in America survey.
The findings uncovered that a lack of courtesy is spreading, with 55 percent of respondents claiming incivility will get even worse in the next few years.
Finding a job is certainly tough thes
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Wife’s Sleeping Habits Will Affect Marriage – But Husband’s Won’t: Study
When the lady of the house gets a poor night’s sleep, her marriage suffers. However, the same does not hold true if it’s the fellow who spends his night counting sheep in frustration.
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh observed 35 healthy
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Snooki Crashes Into Police Car Escort In Italy
The twist: The car was appointed for her personal safety.
And the drama continues: Just days after Ronnie Ortiz Magro and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino reportedly brawled in Florence, Italy, PEOPLE is reporting that 'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi crashed h
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Best Things To Do Memorial Day – BJ’s Top Five
Here comes summer!
That’s right, the un-official start of summer is upon us as we cruise into Memorial Day weekend.
Before we get too excited about a three day weekend, let’s not forget to take some time to recognize the Holiday itself and to observe the men and women who have given their lives in the armed services.
Now, onto my top five things to do this Memorial Day around Shreveport-Bossier!