Rochester
Aging expert on living better: ‘Focus on adding life to years rather than years to life’
Dr. James Kirkland, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at the Mayo Clinic, discussed with The World’s Marco Werman ways to improve one’s health and lifestyle to increase the possibility of living a longer life.
Rick Perry’s ‘Oops’ Moment and the GOP Debate
The Republican presidential candidates met for another debate last night in Rochester, Michigan. Herman Cain was in the hot seat over accusations of sexual harassment from four women. But the crowd was supportive as he tried move on from the many allegations which were made against him this week. Texas Governor Rick Perry, who had […]
Mercury Amalgram Debate
Most people get mercury amalgam fillings when they get cavities filled by their dentist. The American Dental Association says mercury amalgam fillings are safe, but some folks, worried that the mercury may be affecting their health, are having them removed. Brenda Tremblay, of member station WXXI in Rochester, New York reports.
Follow the Stimulus Money
This spring the federal economic stimulus package started doling out $787 billion. And $3.8 million (that’s 1/200,000th of it) went to Rochester, NY for the expansion of ARTWalk, the town’s funky urban sculpture trail. But not everybody thinks that a public art project will do much to stimulate the economy. Produced by Dave Johns.