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Wait… Boogers Can Be Good For You?

Ian Delap — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:38:52 +0000

We have all seen it. A child digging deep in his/her nose for treasure, only to find said treasure and put it in their mouth. Natural reaction is to say “STOP THAT, THAT IS GROSS!” New research shows that maybe you shouldn’t be so quick to scold. For starters, I will agree that this is [...]

Doctor Revolutionizes Healthcare By No Longer Accepting Insurance

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 31 May 2013 17:15:20 +0000

Dr. Michael Ciampi may very well be a hero for our times. The family practitioner from South Portland, Maine has launched a revolutionary way to treat patients: he no longer accepts health insurance. Given the constant debate and chirping about the issue, it’s easy to understand why Ciampi’s new policy has raised eyebrows. Ciampi says, [...]

Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:08:17 +0000

For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.

Sorry Smokers, It's Better to Avoid Short Cuts When Quitting — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:30:30 +0000

While surveys consistently show that more than 3 out of 4 smokers would like to quit, only about 10 percent of those who try each year are successful.

Fortunately, new studies show one way to raise those numbers is to treat smoking as a chronic disease — like high blood pressure — for which long-term treatment is offered.

Best. Burger. Ever.

geoffgundy — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:54:28 +0000

If you are a burger lover, you have to try this out! It’s one you’ll be wanting again and again, and best of all? You won’t take in half your day’s fat and calories by eating it! This is one of many recipes from the book “The Abs Diet,” written by Men’s Health Editor-In-Chief David [...]