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January 25, 2013
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January 25, 2013
‘Get Fit Fridays’ – Win a One Year Membership to the Kennebec Valley YMCA
It's time for another round of 'Lose it with the Y.' Join us on the Morning Buzz every Friday for helpful healthy hints from the Kennebec Valley YMCA. It's 'Get Fit Fridays!' Plus, you can win a 1 year membership to the KVYMCA.
What Does Sharon Buck’s Hair Look Like Now?
January 23, 2013 I can't believe I did it!! But I am so happy I did.
It's only hair, right? Why not try something new for the new year and, with a little help from the wonderful people at Lux Hair Salon in Hallowell, it's new and FABULOUS!
Augusta’s New Hospital Gets a New Name: ‘Alfond Center for Health’
January 22, 2013 The new Maine General Hospital has a new name for the new regional hospital. It will be called the ‘Alfond Center for Health.’ The new name was decided recently by the board of Maine General Health. They wanted to recognize the overall generosity of the Alfond family and foundation.
Flu Season Focusing Attention on ‘Paid Sick Day’ Issue
January 21, 2013 This flu season is drawing attention to the issues around mandatory paid sick leave. Not so much for those who have it, but for those who do not. More than 40 million people in the work force do not have paid sick days. So, when they are sick, if they do not work, they do not get paid.
Maine Lawmakers Learn More about Guns + Mental Health Issues
January 18, 2013 This would have been very interesting to attend. It was an informational meeting with law enforcement and lawmakers on gun violence. The take away message for those who attended was that in order find the solutions, we need to dig deeper into the mental health issues not just the kinds of weapons used.
Bad News — We Have Diabetes Now From Just Hearing About Sugar Puffs Cereal Beer
Back in college, we once tried out the beer and cereal combo when we were out of milk, and it did NOT go well. Thankfully, an amateur brewer armed with actual knowledge has found the perfect way to merge the two by creating beer made from Sugar Puffs cereal. Finally, a way to get tanked at breakfast.
‘Are Ab Exercises the Most Effective Way to Lose My Gut?’ — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla
I spend a good amount of time in the gym doing crunches and ab work. Are abdominal exercises the most effective way to lose my extra gut? It doesn't seem to be working -- Brian, 21, Austin, TX
Shocking Study Reveals What Senior Citizens Can Eat
Where Are the Happiest Cities to Work?
Not everybody can go to work with a smile on his or her face. However, there are places in America where that actually is the case.