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Has Angelina Jolie Given Women False Hope for Beating Breast Cancer?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:47 +0000

Not everyone is applauding Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy. The Oscar-winning actress made headlines last week when she revealed she had the procedure because she has “a ‘faulty’ gene, BRCA1, which sharply increases my risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.” While public opinion has supported Jolie’s decision, there are some [...]

Several Texas Cities Among Those Ranked 'Laziest'

Adam West — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:52 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Men’s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

Man Has More Fun on Treadmill Than You Ever Dreamed Possible

Emerald Catron — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:58:33 +0000

Wow. We’ve never had this much fun on a treadmill. Granted, we’ve never actually been on a treadmill because we’ve got really bad knees and asthma, but still … this looks like a lot more fun than the elliptical machine too. We would almost say that this guy makes us want to go back to [...]

May 6th – 12th is National Clitoris Awareness Week! ((NSFW))

Dave Fenix — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:32:45 +0000

Mention the word “clitoris” and some people get touchy….pun intended. But that could change quickly because May 6—12 as the first ever “International Clitoris Awareness Week,” a seven-day period designed to celebrate the female body part. The organization behind the week is “Clitoraid,” a Las Vegas-based group usually devoted to helping victims of female genital [...]

Pink Floyd Laser Light Yoga Is Now a Thing That Happens

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:25:30 +0000

During our wild, misspent youth, many of us took in the occasional Pink Floyd laser light show. Now that we’re older, wiser, and (thanks partly to those laser-induced munchies) a little fatter, maybe it’s time to give Pink Floyd laser light yoga a try. That seems to be the idea, anyway, behind yoga instructor Chris [...]

Meat Loaf on Drinking Urine: 'It Was an Allergy Thing'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:02:23 +0000

Meat Loaf says he’s never drank his own urine, but he knows people — famous people — who have. The singer does cop to injecting a solution that included his urine however, but it’s really not as strange as it seems. The admission clears up rumors that have long circulated. He was struggling with his [...]

Is Crossfit a Good Way to Get Into Summer Shape? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:00:07 +0000

“Is Crossfit a good way to train to get into summer shape?” – Derek, 24, Cincinnati I think Crossfit is a good way to train for the average person who is not an athlete with specific needs. The nice thing about it is that it is a great way to incorporate both cardio and weight training. Most “boxes,” as they are called, [...]

How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy

Stephanie McMaster — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:52:10 +0000

As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society’s most innocent members. Following the Boston Marathon bombing, children across the country were greeted home with somber faces and hugs that ran a little longer and tighter [...]

Death By Boobs — The Claire Smedley Story

Phil Richardson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:51 +0000

Claire Smedley, a British mother of three who happens to also possess Great Britain’s largest breasts, is terrified her massive knockers will kill her relationship with her current boyfriend and father of her children. You may ask, why would big boobs kill a relationship with a heterosexual, red-blooded male? The answer is pretty simple — [...]

'I'm Allergic to Your Sperm' Is the New 'I've Got a Headache'

Kathy Landin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:55:32 +0000

Watch out, guys. The ladies have a new – and very valid – excuse for avoiding the bedroom time you’ve spent an entire evening working toward. This time it’s not a faux headache or “monthly visitor” story, it’s a real, and potentially serious, allergy. Did you have any idea that a woman could be allergic [...]

Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:00:25 +0000

Eddie Van Halen gives an update on his health, while David Lee Roth shows off his command of the Japanese language, in a video greeting for Van Halen fans posted by Tokyo-based concert promoter UDO.

This Dude Lost 175 Pounds — Watch His Amazing Video Transformation

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:35:01 +0000

Jon Calvo’s lifelong dream has been simple: He’s always wanted to be fit. Like many, he’s tried and failed at losing weight dozens of times, and has struggled with his weight since the early age of 7. In his life, he’s faced a lot of hateful comments and ridicule, including people who called him ” [...]

You May Be Surprised to Learn Just How Many Americans Shop to Boost Their Mood

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:32:34 +0000

You would think that with a sluggish economy, saving money would make Americans happy, but it’s actually spending that can put a smile on their faces. A new survey of 1,000 people from Ebates has found that 52% of people in the US shop to feel better. It’s a phenomenon known as “retail therapy.” Broken [...]

Bikers For Blood–Drive

wcampise — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:57:56 +0000

Saturday, April 27th in downtown Victoria Victoria Harley-Davidson invites you to the 16th Annual Blood Drive and Chili Cook-Off! Over 7,000 units have been collected during this annual event and this year the first 200 blood donors will receive a FREE tee from 9a to 3p. Pre-register for the Chili Cook-Off at 361-575-7881, entry fee [...]

Is Victoria Among the Worst Cities for Spring Allergies?

Adam West — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:57:03 +0000

The short answer is a simple NO. Frankly, I’m surprised, considering the fact that pretty much everybody I come into contact with on a daily basis complains about them. Also surprising is the fact that only one Texas city even made the list, which is posted below. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has [...]

13-Year-Old Girl Has Had the Hiccups for 10 Weeks

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:39:41 +0000

Poor Emily Marsh. Her condition has left her at a loss for words. The 13-year-old girl has been suffering from the hiccups for the last 10 weeks. She first started on her way to math class one day and it hasn’t stopped since. Emily mother’s says they have reached the end of their rope: Absolutely [...]

Best Study Ever Suggests 106 Minutes of Sex a Day and Only 36 Minutes of Work

Kathy Landin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:00:13 +0000

New research shows that if you want to reach optimal happiness, you need to strive for having the "ideal day." Ok, this seems super obvious, but what isn’t obvious -- or in practice very much in our culture -- is what the “ideal day” really is. You'll like the answer.

Light Weight, High Reps or Heavy Weight, Low Reps — Which's Better? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:20:11 +0000

“Is it better to use light weight for high reps or heavy weight for low reps?” — Tyrone, 23, Wichita This is a good question because many people are unsure of the answer. Luckily, the answer is simple and applies to most people — You need to mix it up and do high reps AND [...]

Weird Sleep Disorder Makes People See Demons…..And Not the Gene Simmons Kind.

Dave Fenix — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:28:11 +0000

When filmmaker Carla MacKinnon started waking up several times a week unable to move, with the sense that a disturbing presence was in the room with her, she didn’t call up her local ghost hunter. She got researching. Now, that research is becoming a short film and multiplatform art project exploring the strange and spooky [...]

5 Wacky Condoms That Won't Be Considered For The Gates Foundation 'Next Generation Condom' Grant

Phil Richardson — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:19 +0000

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced this week that they will award a $100,000 grant to anyone who can create the “next generation condom.” When used correctly male condoms are effective, inexpensive, and easy to use. Unfortunately, they still have a stigma associated with them, mainly that they reduce sensitivity, and thus sexual pleasure. [...]