Medical experts are chiming in on how many pushups the average person should do, based on their age. The Mayo Clinic says the classic exercise is a good measurement of strength and endurance as a person ages. This test is done by asking a person to do as many push-ups as they can before they need to rest. This started quite a conversation behind the scenes at AM Extra, so hosts Travis Teich and Emily Burris decided to take the test themselves.
Medical experts are chiming in on how many pushups the average person should do, based on their age. The Mayo Clinic says the classic exercise is a good measurement of strength and endurance as a person ages. This test is done by asking a person to do as many push-ups as they can before they need to rest.
This started quite a conversation behind the scenes at AM Extra, so hosts Travis Teich and Emily Burris decided to take the test themselves.
Protesters gather at St. Helens High School as teachers face sex abuse charges
We've been highlighting Veteran's stories all this week for Veteran's day. Magician Scott Anderson is putting on a show to benefit those that have, and continue to, serve. Enjoy a night of Las Vegas size, family friendly magic, comedy, and illusions with "Evening of Illusion: On Stage!" Funds raised go towards "Stop Solider Suicide", and we got sneak peak into one of his illusions. You can buy tickets at www.ticketleap.com/events
Every November, World Vegan Month is celebrated worldwide to recognize the Vegan movement and Vegan communities all over. Here in Portland, Veganizer has teamed up with 33 Portland restaurants to bring you plant-based food and drink specials from November 1st to November 30th. Each participating location will donate a portion of sales from their World Vegan Month specials to their selected nonprofit. We were joined by event coordinator Waz Wu, who told us all about this eclectic event.
Keepers surprised polar bear sisters Nora and Amelia Gray with a giant pickle in honor of National Pickle Day. Courtesy: Oregon Zoo
Our local mountains are covered in snow thanks to recent weather and some resorts are opening early this weekend! And on behalf of our sponsors at Next Adventure, we want to make sure you're geared up and ready to go for your Next Adventure on the slopes. Right now I'm joined by the COO of Next Adventure, Jon Bolin... ! John, good to see you!
The Meals on Wheels people's latest campaign... "Donate dinner" is running online throughout November and in stores at New Seasons markets November 20th through the 27th customers can donate dinner at checkout and that donate goes directly to providing nutritious meals and essential social connections to homebound older adults. This effort, in the week leading up to Thanksgiving, allows the entire community to come together and make a meaningful impact — ensuring that no senior is left behind. Here to chat more thanks to our sponsors at meals on wheels people is CEO Suzanne Washington.
Portland’s annual Christmas tree has arrived at Pioneer Courthouse Square for the 2024 holiday season.
