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Fitness Myths

Myth – You have to exercise for 30 consecutive minutes for it to be successful. Fact – If you work out in three 10 minute sessions per day, you will burn as many calories and you will receive as many of the same benefits as if you did the 30 minute session. Myth – Weight lifting is only for those who want to be overmuscled Atlas jocks. Fact – The only way to overdevelop your muscles in that fashion is to literally spends hours every day in the gym power lifting. Myth – Exercise builds muscle. When you stop exercising, … Continue reading →

Giving Cotton Swabs the Boot

You have probably heard the old adage – never stick anything smaller than your elbow in your ear. Now if you are like me, you probably don’t follow that rule. But, NPR reported last week that following that rule is very, very important. Even if we think we know what we are doing, our ear is very sensitive and in just a matter of seconds, you can do real damage. Margaret Chessor, a Michigan grandmother, is a good example of how bad things can go. She was cleaning her ear with a Q-tip when an insect flew in front of … Continue reading →

Traveling With An iPod

I’ve touched on this subject in previous blogs. If you are traveling solo on mass transit, nothing beats having an iPod and a few hundred of your favorite tunes to keep you company. Look around the next time you are on a plane, train or bus and I bet you’ll see more travelers with iPods than without them. Major airlines have picked up on the trend and as I mentioned in a previous blog, they are accommodating their high-tech music fans by installing iPod connections in their in-flight entertainment systems. So chock one up for all the travelers who bring … Continue reading →

Are iPods Bad For Pacemakers?

Who knew a tiny piece of technology could cause so much trouble? A new study presented to a group of heart specialists claims those popular Apple iPods can cause implanted pacemakers to malfunction. If that news doesn’t make your heart skip a beat consider the fact that the report was done by a high school student. Seventeen-year-old Jay Thaker is making headlines around the world with his medical research study that shows the trendy music devices negatively affect a pacemaker’s performance. “We held it (by the heart), tuned it on and off a couple of times with four different iPods,” … Continue reading →

Good News For People Who Travel With iPods

Are you addicted to your iPod? I must admit, if you are flying solo, having one sure helps pass the time when forced to stand in atrociously long airport security lines. And speaking of long security lines, have you ever come across a teen waiting in line not wearing an iPod? This next bit of travel news may be especially welcome to that segment of the population. According to Apple, beginning in 2007, six major airlines will install iPod connections in their in-flight entertainment systems. The on-board connection will be available on selected flights of United, Delta, Continental, Air France, … Continue reading →