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The idea that athletes are willing to experiment with performance-enhancing drugs or dietary supplements to gain a competitive advantage is not new.

Creatine, the best selling sports supplement of all time, is a natural supplement taken by many athletes to enhance anaerobic performance. It is an amino acid produced in the liver, kidneys and pancreas that increase the energy supply to the muscles. There are many proponents of creatine and its benefits.

Athletes should be able to (continue to) use creatine; why? Well, first let’s take a look at some of the risks of creatine before pointing out the benefits.

Risks
Liver complications
Kidney failure
Diarrhea
Dehydration
Possibly death (read more below)  Read More »

I wrote this article for the local newspaper last year, but this situation is ongoing... 

Teens heading to Crossgates Mall on Fridays and Saturdays after 4 p.m. may be in for a big surprise. Since July 15, the mall has followed in the footsteps of other several malls across the country by implementing the 'Must Be 18' rule. This means that a parent or guardian over 21 years old must accompany anyone under 18 during those hours.  Read More »

If you plan on going to NYC anytime soon, beware: in several parts of the city, it's illegal to dance!

Yes, you heard me right. Illegal. To. Dance.

I'm not sure how many of you out there know this, but I actually did not know until recently.  Read More »

(This actually happened in September of 2006)  Read More »