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Money-Shredding Alarm Clock — Get Up Or It Will Cost You! [VIDEO]

Wes Spicher — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:35:39 +0000

This alarm clock will really make you pay the price for hitting the snooze button.The clock in the video, actually shreds a dollar if the user doesn’t turn the alarm off within a few seconds. The longer you wait to turn the alarm off the more money it shreds. The creator of the shredding clock [...]

Yoga Taking Over Texarkana

Jordan Tidwell — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:02:47 +0000

Yoga has been around for many years, but lately it seems the yoga craze has become more and more popular. Yoga not only builds confidence but increases strength and reduces high blood pressure. It eases your mind and can even alleviate symptoms of depression. Yoga is becoming m

Mac And Cheese Diet Guarantees Weight Loss?

Wes Spicher — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:13:45 +0000

There’s a new diet that is all the rage that guarantees weight loss even if you love mac and cheese.The diet is called the Boredom Diet. It allows you to eat your favorite food, but just that food and says you will loose weight. Researchers studied the diet by having one group of women eat [...]

New Study Say We Only Need 12 Minutes of Exercise a Week?

Wes Spicher — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:05:11 +0000

A new study out of Norway has couch potatoes everywhere rejoicing. According to a new study out of Norway, you only need twelve minutes of exercise a week to get healthy and stay healthy. That’s it. In the study, they had people work out as intensely as possible for four minutes. That means sprinting on [...]

Senior Health and Wellness Expo

Mimi — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:19 +0000

Enjoy demonstrations of products and learn about services that benefit seniors and their families. This event is free and open to the public.

At the expo, you will learn new ways to improve your well-being, have the opportunity to get free health screenings, gather tons of great information from our many vendors, enter great giveaways and pick up terrific freebies.

Free Dental Care on Friday in New Boston

Mimi — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:33 +0000

Dentistry From the Heart is providing free dental care to adults that are 18 years of age and older in New Boston on Friday, April 5. At this event you can get free dental care for extractions, fillings and cleanings. The event is at Jeff Atkinson’s Office, 119 N Ellis Street, New Boston, Texas. Dentistry [...]

Get Exercise And Fun With The Quad State Derby Dames Every Wednesday Night!

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:00:17 +0000

Are you looking for a fun way to meet people, have fun and get some great exercise all at the same time? Here’s your chance to practice with the Quad State Derby Dames! They practice every Wednesday night from 7 p.m -8:30. at Skate America on New Boston Road in Texarkana. You must be at [...]

Stop Nausea The Next Time You Decide To Climb Aboard Amusement Park Rides

Wes Spicher — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:31:31 +0000

Do amusement park rides make you sick? If you’re like me, the nauseous feeling you can get on them can take the joy right out of the day. I’m good with roller coasters (as long as I can be in the front), but anything that rocks or spins just makes me want to hurl. But according to [...]

Flu Shots Available Around Texarkana

Jim Weaver — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:16:54 +0000

The whole country it has come down with the flu! If you watch those stories and maps they keep showing on TV news, that’s exactly what you might think. Here’s the truth and what you can do about it. Yes, it’s bad. No, it’s not the worst as some might try to make you think. [...]

Please Donate Blood – Critical Need in Texarkana

Mimi — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:32:20 +0000

There is a critical need for all blood types. The flu and weather have hit Texarkana causing a huge dip in donations so please go by the LifeShare Blood Center on College Drive today and give blood. LifeShare Blood Centers of Texarkana is located at 1321 College Drive, Texarkana, Texas. For more information call 903-794-3173 [...]

Would You Go to Work Sick? [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:18:16 +0000

I have talked to a number of folks over the last week or so, that “felt sick”. When I asked if they were going to work, most said “yes”, citing a fear of getting in trouble on the job. Knowing that this will probably be one of the worst flu seasons, and that there is [...]

Is the Flu Near You? Find Out Here! [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:28:05 +0000

With flu numbers rising, we found an interesting tool that can help you keep up with flu cases in your area. FluNearYou.org keeps up with cases reported by the CDC, social media, and other sources, not only in your area, but worldwide, and it is free to use. This was posted on their site… This [...]

Smart Fork Tells You When To Stop Eating

Wes Spicher — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:43:48 +0000

There is a new invention getting attention at the Consumer Electronics Show. The show is going on right now in Las Vegas. And a new device that’s getting a lot of attention is the HAPIfork. The Hapifork is being touted as a ‘Smart fork’ that will help you lose weight. The fork uses built-in sensors to monitor [...]

Venting Is Good for You So Get it Off Your Chest [SURVEY]

Mimi — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:11:01 +0000

Have you ever heard that bottling up your anger is bad for your health? I have heard that venting your frustrations can make you live longer. So here is your chance to vent for your health. Tell us what is bothering you. We want you to be healthy. A new study in Germany found that [...]

Low-Fat, Low-Carb Diets Are Out — Find Out What is in [POLL]

Mimi — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:03:10 +0000

Trends are shifting and low-fat, low-carb diets were left in the dust of 2012. Natural, unprocessed, gluten-free foods are in for 2013. So many people have food allergies now so the push is to be healthier with a more natural diet. Gluten-free diets seem to be all the rage and look to be a popular [...]

Donate Blood and Receive a Free Pass to Gym

Mimi — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:00:25 +0000

Donate the gift of life in January and you will receive a free pass to a local gym. When you donate blood to the Texarkana LifeShare Blood Center you will receive a free pass to Legend’s Gym or Anytime Fitness. To schedule a donation visit Lifeshare.org. LifeShare Blood Centers of Texarkana is located at 1321 [...]

Turning Back The Clock – Are You a Fan? [POLL]

Mimi — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:00:56 +0000

Are you ready for the time change? This weekend it will time to fall back one hour. Why exactly do we turn the clock back anyway? Sure, we get to sleep in a bit so we don’t feel too groggy on this part of the time change but it gets dark way to early for [...]

Flu Shots – Drive Thru Service on Thursday, October 25

Mimi — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:26:23 +0000

Get your flu shot without even leaving the comfort of your car. There will not be an out-of-pocket cost to anyone regardless of your insurance status. Flu shots will be available at the Four States Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a drive-through service to make it [...]

10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:20:52 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...

Do You Get More Sleep Than These Celebrities? [POLL]

Wes Spicher — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:13:53 +0000

Do you feel sluggish or well rested as you head out the door to work or school this morning?According to most health experts, the average person needs between 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. If you suffer from a lack of sleep it can cause major health issues, including increased stress, premature aging, [...]