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Three Smartphone Apps That Let You Win Stuff by Losing Weight

Landon King — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:53:47 +0000

In a recent study, researchers had people track their workouts using "social gaming," where you earn prizes for working out. Not surprisingly, after 10 weeks, the people who played the games exercised more often, AND lost more weight.

Treadmill dance? This Guy Really Gets a Workout In

Rachel Flores — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:10:32 +0000

Are you one of those people that when your running on a treadmill all you worry about it not falling off and breaking something? Thats definitely how I am, but this guy obviously doesn't feel the same way I feel about treadmills. Nobody likes a show off dude.

On your mark…Get Set…Go! Age doesn't Matter for these Two Older Gentlemen

Rachel Flores — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:55:38 +0000

It doesn’t matter if you’re old or young, because not matter what age you are you will still have that competitive drive to be the greatest.

Free Dental Care Available To Those in Need at Upcoming Dentistry From The Heart Event

Landon King — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:02:37 +0000

Abbeville Dentistry will host free dental care event through 'Dentistry From The Heart' offering the residents free dental care services on ,Saturday April 6th

Kool FM's "Because We Can" Bon Jovi Blood Drive

Landon King — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:29:01 +0000

Bon Jovi is coming to Lubbock as part of their “Because We Can” tour. In this spirit, United Blood Services would like to invite you to donate and save lives just “Because You Can”. Come to the blood donation center between Monday, March 11th and Saturday the 16th, and you will be registered to win a pair of Bon Jovi tickets for the March 17th concert.

The Secret to Being Healthy is a Big, Sexy Beard!

Landon King — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:15:50 +0000

A new study out of the University of Southern Queensland in Australia has found that a big secret to being healthy is a BIG, SEXY BEARD.

Can a New Ice Cream Help You Beat the Flu?

Landon King — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:30:33 +0000

One day, all our medicine should come in ice cream form. It would be a heck of a lot easier to get kids to take them...and probably the rest of us too.

"Breaking the Seal" When You're Drunk is a Myth

Landon King — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:45:40 +0000

Everyone knows you're not supposed to go to the bathroom too early in the night when you're drinking. Because "breaking the seal" means you'll have to keep going to the bathroom over and over.

Only here's the thing. IT'S A MYTH.

Popcorn is Better For You Than Fruits and Vegetables?

Landon King — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:35:39 +0000

Put down that broccoli and pick up a giant tub of popcorn. After all, we could ALL stand to be a little bit healthier, right?

One Out of Every Three Babies Will Now Live to 100

Landon King — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:32:27 +0000

Our life expectancy these days is somewhere between 75 and 80. Considerably less than that if we continue to wash down six packs of double cheeseburgers with a bottle of whiskey and a carton of cigarettes.

French Fries are Good For You! But Only if You Make Them Yourself

Landon King — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:52:15 +0000

With all due respect to the war in Syria and the fiscal cliff, this might be the most important news story you hear all year.

Instead of Using Deodorant, You Can Eat Candy That Covers Up Your Body Odor

Landon King — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:47:58 +0000

This product SHOULD become a best-seller in the U.S...because it's an opportunity for us to be lazier AND eat candy. I mean, come on.

Is PMS a Myth? There's an 85% Chance the Answer is Yes

Landon King — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:21:58 +0000

According to a new study of other studies (yeah, I know how annoying that sounds) PMS just might be a MYTH. Please don't kill the messenger.

Kool FM & The Salvation Army Welcome You to 'National Night Out'!

Landon King — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:24:56 +0000

The Salvation Army will host a FREE night of safe, kid-friendly, family fun in celebration of National Night Out, which encourages individuals to leave their homes and spend time with their neighbors. This year, the block party will include live music by The P.I.G.S. with Kool FM's Landon King emceeing the event!

Three Health Benefits of Listening to Your Favorite Song

Landon King — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:23:01 +0000

It's obvious that listening to music relaxes you. But I've got some specifics here on exactly WHY it's good.

Donate Blood Today and Get Something KOOL in Return!

Landon King — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:51:38 +0000

Be a lifesaving hero and donate at United Blood Services at 48th a University sometime before 7pm today. If you do, you’ll get something KOOL for the effort!

You Can Stop Eating Fat-Free Dressing! It Actually Makes Your Salad Less Healthy

Landon King — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:15:55 +0000

This story actually might change your life. If you're going to choke down a salad, stop covering it in watered-down fake ranch dressing or completely flavorless fat-free Italian.

The Cure For High Blood Pressure Might Be Flatulence?

Big Jim — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:00:43 +0000

The next time you break wind, and the people around you give you a hard time, here’s your new excuse: You’re just trying to keep your blood pressure down. There’s a new study out of Southeast University in Nanjing, China that found passing gas just might be a cure for high blood pressure. Researchers found [...]

Four Things You Need to Know About the Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Obama's Health Care Reform

Landon King — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:02:28 +0000

Yesterday, the Supreme Court voted five-to-four to uphold President Obama's health care reforms. They ruled that it IS Constitutional to penalize people who don't have health care as long as that penalty is considered a tax. Mitt Romney has vowed to overturn Obamacare if he's elected, but if it does go into effect, that tax penalty will begin in 2014.

Cancer Patients at the Seattle Children's Hospital Made an Inspiring Video Lip Synching to 'Stronger' by Kelly Clarkson

Landon King — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:17:36 +0000

A 22-year-old cancer patient at the Seattle Children's Hospital made a video with other patients and nurses on his floor, where they're lip synching to 'Stronger' by Kelly Clarkson. And it's pretty inspiring.