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Shelley Duffy's Now You Know...

Everyday, KDKA Lifestyle Editor Shelley Duffy brings you a look at the day's topics that go in-depthwith experts, specialists, and everyday people. It's lifestlye, health, safety, and the newsof the day brough to you in Shelley Duffy's unique style. It's "Now You Know...," and you can get in The Know only at NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.

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Help for Dads-to-Be

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Hey future Dads! Want some good advise on handling your pregnant partner or what to do once the baby is here? In a recent "Now You Know..." about dads-to-be, Shelley Duffy mentioned a website that can help, and you can visit the site by clicking the link below.
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08/16/2007 12:28PM

Get In the Know!

Do you have a topic idea or suggestion for Shelley? Let your voice be heard below.

08/28/2007 6:53AM

When to change Doctors

Excellent Report and would like to have a copy of it if you have it on the internet

09/08/2007 2:08PM

Great job!

All of the pieces are great, esp. the smiles and proper grammar ones. Keep up the awesome work Shelley!!

09/24/2007 9:37PM

Pittsburgh RN Geriatric Care Manager

We have Pittsburgh Nurse Geriatric Care Managers @ OptionsForElderCare.com or 412-443-1365 whom can assist families manage the care of their aging parents. Shelley, Thank You advocating the use of our services to assist the families who despirately need our help! Bobbi Kolonay

10/15/2007 6:44AM

Now you Know

Shelley, I teach a high school class directed to students who wish to lose weight. Your "Now You Know" about willpower was great! Is it possible to get a printed version of that? Thank you so much. Also, I truly look forward to your NYKs. They are very interesting and informative. Carol Martin martinc@sasd.k12.pa.us

02/01/2008 8:09AM

cell phones when driving

Could you do a segment on the truth of the LAW about cell phones and driving...what is legal?

Recent Episodes

Now You Know... About Preparing for Crime
As crime levels rise, we are all reminded on how to protect ourselves from becoming a victim. Shelley Duffy has tips to not be a crime target in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Women Who Do It All
As spousal responsibilities in the home change, there is an alarming trend emerging wher women who work try to do it all. Shelley Duffy explains that there's a big problem with that in this "Now You Know..."

Now you Know... How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
It's getting cold, and that means winter is right around the corner. Shelley Duffy helps you get your home ready for winter in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Internet Scams and Online Businesses
You hear the commercials and get the emails all the time- promises of easy riches by starting an internet business. But how do you know if it's legit or a scam? Shelley Duffy looks at the perilous underbelly of online business in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Getting a CAT Scan
While CAT Scans can save lives, there are also unhealthy side effects. Shelley Duffy looks at the radiation levels in CAT Scans in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About People and Bad Vibes
Do some people give off bad vibes? Shelley Duffy has ways to spot them and minimize them in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Dyslexia
Shelley Duffy looks at dyslexia in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... If You Get Sarcasm
Do you find people not getting your humor, or know someone with a dry wit? Shelley Duffy looks at humor and how it works in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Kids and Trauma
It's the time of year when more kids end up in the hospital. Shelley Duffy explains why kids end up in the emergency room this time of year in this "Now you Know..."

Now You Know... That Everything Old Is New Again
It seems like everyday were reminded of something from yester year. Shelley Duffy looks at how to make the old new again in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... How to Choose the Best Mate
Did you choose the wrong mate? Shelley Duffy has the checklist in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... If Being Nice Is Right
We were taught to be nice by our parents, but is that always a good thing? Shelley Duffy finds out in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... How to Email
Do you write emails correctly? Check your spelling? Shelley Duffy has the do's and don'ts of emailing in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... How Hard It Is to Lose Weight
Is losing weight as hard as we make it out to be? Shelley Duffy says according to one Lifetime Television chef, the answer is no and she has some ways to keep it simple in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... If You're Really in Love
Are you in love, or just addicted to someone? Shelley Duffy finds out in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... How to Handle Annoying Office Mates
Do you work with annoying coworkers? Shelley Duffy knows how to handle them in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... If Luck Is Real
Are people born real? Shelley Duffy looks into the mechanics of luck in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Dating After Divorce
A lack of confidence may hinder future romance after divorce. Shelley Duffy has some help for post-divorce daters in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Manly Cleaning
Why don't men clean? Shelley Duffy looks at the reasons why men can't clean in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About How Divorce Affects Your Parents
What happens to parents whose kidsget divorced? Shelley Duffy looks at how to treat the ex-spouse in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About a Weisure Lifestyle
Do you find yourself mingling with co-workers after work? Shelley Duffy looks at the eroding boundaries between work and leisure in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Self Defense
Crime rates are on the rise, so can you protect yourself? Shelley Duffy has some safe tips in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Needy Parents
Are you a needy parent? There's a reason kids are spoiled, says Shelley Duffy, and the answer is in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... About Talking to Your Kids About Cancer
Telling someone you have cancer is hard enough, but how do you tell a child? Shelley Duffy looks into how to talk to kids about cancer in this "Now You Know..."

Now You Know... If You Really Need to Go to College
What's wrong with not going to college? Shelley Duffy looks into blue collar occupations in this "Now You Know..."

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