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Race For The Cure Saturday In Syracuse

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:10:36 +0000

Coming up this Saturday, a great community-wide event takes place at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse…“The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure”. Here are the details according to nysfair.org: “The Fairgrounds will host one of the largest cancer-fighting fundraisers in the region on Saturday, May 18 when the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s [...]

Exclusive: Lose 20 Pounds in 21 Days With Tips From Biggest Loser Trainer Bob Harper [AUDIO]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:22 +0000

Do have a special occasion coming up this summer? A wedding, reunion, trip to the beach? Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper tells us how to lose 20 pounds in 21 days, with the same secret the red carpet celebrities use. I actually have two weddings and a beach vacation coming up, so the timing is perfect.

Walk For Autism This Saturday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:10:09 +0000

The “Walk For Autism” is taking place this Saturday in New Hartford and Boonville, and you can join the effort. Here’s what it’s all about according to The Kelberman Center: “Saturday, April 27, 2013 Boonville – V.F.W. (Pre-registration is on April 26th from 3:00-6:00pm at the VFW) New Hartford – Rec Center (April 27th day [...]

Hair Styling, Shaving Legs Most Time Consuming Beauty Rituals

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:12:17 +0000

Most men will agree that their wives and girlfriends spend an inordinate amount of time grooming themselves and–if they’re smart–they will also agree that it was worth it. Exactly how much time is spent on these beauty rituals may surprise you. The Huffington Post reported the results of a survey by beauty product company Escentual. [...]

Blood Drive Today At HCCC

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:10:31 +0000

We always like to keep you informed about upcoming local American Red Cross blood drives, and there’s one going on today at Herkimer County Community College. Here are the details from HCCC’s website: “American Red Cross Blood Drive April 16, 2013 at 10:30am – 3:30pm McLaughlin College Center – HCCC campus, Herkimer. Blood donors can [...]

Scientists Say More Research Needed On Curing Hangovers

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:20:48 +0000

There is one sure way to avoid a hangover and that is---all together now--don't drink. Short of that a cure for those who do imbibe and suffer the morning after consequences is needed because, according to research, a staggering $148 billion dollars worth of production is lost by American companies due to hangovers. Now scientists are coming forward saying more research to find a cure is needed.

Vegan Food from Around the World – Culture Fest: A Festival of Nations

Jumpin' Zach Flash — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:10:18 +0000

Finding food in America that is 100 percent vegan can be a bit of a challenge. There's a lot of looking at labels to make sure there is no hidden dairy, meat, eggs or fish in the food. I've been a vegan for well over 5 years, so, I have become somewhat of an expert at finding food that is vegan. In some places around the world, people eat an almost fully vegetarian diet. And, it's this food from these places around the world that don't eat meat that tends to be my favorite.

Zipper Related Injuries Send Thousands of Men To ER

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:42:55 +0000

If you are a guy, admit it, it has happened to you. You're in a hurry, you pull up your trousers and quickly zip up your fly. Too quickly. The next thing you know you are writhing in pain, screaming like a banshee or worse, headed to the ER. It may not rank as an epidemic but zipper related ER visits are not as rare as you might think.

Today Is National Walking Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:10:00 +0000

I'm a walker, not a runner, and from what I'm told, a brisk walk is good for your health. I like to walk because it doesn't take much equipment or expense - just a good pair of sneakers and warm clothing if it's cold outside. Today is "National Walking Day".

Utica-Rome Metro Voted The 11th Most Miserable City In The Nation For 2012!

Keith James — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:35:14 +0000

Maybe it's the fact that the Utica-Rome Topix anonymous gossiping pages are the most active one in the nation, or maybe it's this nasty weather we're always plagued with, but after a Gallup 'wellbeing' poll, the Business Insider has ranked the Utica-Rome metro area the 11th most miserable city in the nation! Well, look at the bright side... We're not the worst. Yet.

Do You Take A Daytime Nap?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:10:28 +0000

One thing that I never do is take a nap. But, according to a new study, over a third of Americans take a daytime snooze now and then. A Pew Research Study reported by Asylum.com has this to say about naps: “In the past 24 hours, about 34 percent of Americans have taken a nap. [...]

Five Household Items That Could Save Your Life

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:10:02 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we always share helpful information. We came upon a list of five household items that could save your life. According to the Red Cross and “Daily Mail” newspaper, here are five items that you may want to keep on hand: 1. Juice glass – To remove an insect from someone’s ear, [...]

Will Synthetic Eggs Replace Chickens?

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:49:30 +0000

Can you imagine making a breakfast of bacon and eggs without cracking open an egg? Sure, we have things like Egg Beaters but they are still chicken egg produced products but a California company has introduced "Beyond Eggs", a synthetic egg made from plant protein. How do they measure up to real eggs?

When Does Daylight Saving Time Start And How Does It Effect You?

Tad Pole — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:50:01 +0000

"Spring forward, Fall Back," Daylgiht Saving Time officially begins Sunday, March 10 (2013) when the clock will jump from 1:59 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. So in reality, there are only 23 hours in this coming Sunday. Can losing one hour in your day adversely effect you? Like politics and religion, there seem to be many thoughts on what's true and what's not.

March Is National Frozen Food Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:10:26 +0000

March is “National Frozen Food Month” (no, it’s not a paid holiday), and I’m sure if you looked in your fridge, you’d see plenty of frozen food items. But, frozen foods don’t keep forever, and some need to be tossed after a bit. In fact, this is the 30th “National Frozen Food Month according to [...]

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Disease

Maura Chwastyk — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:20:31 +0000

Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean you have to take down all of your heart decorations yet. February is also American Heart Month, so keep gluing glitter to pink construction paper while you educate yourself on all the ways to make sure your future is heart-disease-free.

To get you started, we've answered five big questions about heart health below.

Why Women Talk More Than Men

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:08:57 +0000

I don't think the idea that women talk more than men is in dispute but why is it that the ladies can go on and on while the menfolk practice a more economical use of words. As it turns out there is a scientific reason behind the superior amount of verbiage.

Celebs of All Kinds Get Involved With St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:54:12 +0000

Over the years, many people in the public eye—including actors, NASCAR drivers, musicians, political leaders, supermodels and more—have gotten involved with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Even decades ago, during fund-raisers for St. Jude, stars like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., Dinah Shore and Jack Benny helped raise awareness about St. Jude. [...]

5 Surprising Facts About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:17:15 +0000

You may know St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded with the specific goal of curing cancer in children, but there’s probably a whole lot more about it you don’t know. A longtime leader in the field of childhood cancer treatment, St. Jude remains dedicated to its cause and has helped thousands of kids. However, [...]

February Is Heart Health Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:10:46 +0000

It’s “Heart Health Month” this month, and according to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. There a number of measures you can take to maintain a healthy heart. According to the CDC, 1. Walk more often – Brisk walking on a [...]