Health
‘Am I Wasting My Time Working Out on Machines?’ — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla
"I've heard free weights are best but is there any benefit to using machines?" -- Todd, 23, NYC
‘I Can’t Pee in Public’ — Ask Dr. Harry Fisch
"I can’t pee in public places. I've tried everything but nothing works. What can I do?" -- Terrence, 37, El Paso
First of all, you’re not alone. One estimate is that about 17 million men in the US experience “bashful bladder syndrome” to one degree or another
New Study Finds There Are Bizarre Creatures Living In Our Belly Buttons
The belly button is a feral petri dish full of all sorts of exotic bacteria most closely resembling a rain forest, according to a recent study.
‘Why Can’t I Get Any Stronger?’ — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla
I feel like I've hit a plateau in all of my lifting -- especially my bench press. I can't get past certain weights and I've tried everything. Is it possible that I just can't get any stronger? -- Tim, 23, Fresno, California
Everyone, regardless of age or gender, can ALWAYS get stronger. So get the plat
Can ‘Zoning Out’ Help Your Memory?
According to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science, wakeful resting — otherwise known as “spacing out” — can actually improve memory. So, the next time somebody accuses you of not listening, just say you’re boosting your memory and there’s science to prove it.
15 Tips To Help You Keep Cool This Summer
We’re heading into summer and with it comes hot temperatures! In fact we are talking 90’s here in Billings beginning as soon as Friday and staying in the 90’s through at least next Tuesday! Don’t sweat it! You don’t have to run the air conditioner all day to stay cool! Here’s 15 tips on how to beat the heat all summer long from MedicineNet.com.
Are New Trends In Exercise Dangerous?
Remember when you first heard one of your friends wives talk about how brutal her yoga class was because the room was 105 degrees… ON PURPOSE!!!!? And remember your reaction? WTH??? Now the madness has spread, like a virus in a kindergarten class, beyond Bikram Yoga.
Running with Safety: Tips for Running Smart
Last Wednesday night, I decided to take advantage of the warm evening air and go for a run. About a mile in, I came upon another runner who was on the other side of the road, running in the same direction. As we exchanged strides, I began to wonder if I was on the right side of the road. My question was soon answered by a SUV that passed me with only inches to spare. After my close call, I decided to look into some basic safety measures for runners and share them.
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi: ‘I’ve Had the Last Dose of Chemotherapy’
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has issued a much-desired update on his battle against lymphoma, reporting that he is done with chemotherapy and soon to move onto three weeks of radiotherapy.
Missoula Parents Attribute 3-Year-Old’s Cancer Recovery to Cannabis
Mike and Kalli Hyde were happy to learn that their 3-year-old son Cash was free of brain cancer for the second time. Cash went through 30 rounds of radiation and defied the odds after doctors claimed he’d have a 30% chance of survival. Now he’s slowly returning to normal life, and Mike and Kallie Hyde are claiming that medical cannabis is responsible for young Cash’s survival.
Man Had His Junk Eaten By Wild Animals
Terry Thompson made international news last October when he released many of his 60-plus exotic animals from his private zoo in Zanesville, Ohio just prior to taking his own life with a gun. His alleged motive: his wife cheated on him.
