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Relay For Life Of Utica This Weekend At MVCC

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:00:40 +0000

One of the most meaningful events in central New York is "Relay For Life", to benefit the American Cancer Society. Utica's Relay event takes place this weekend on the Utica campus of MVCC at 1101 Sherman Drive.

June Is National Migraine And Headache Awarness Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:54:49 +0000

June is “National Migraine And Headache Awareness Month”. Many of us may suffer from recurring headaches; some more serious than others. The month-long effort is designed to shed light on this serious health issue. Here’s more from the National Headache Foundation: “Over 37 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with migraine. Although 47% of [...]

Thompson Square Cancels Shows In Wake Of Keifer Thompson's Vocal Problem

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:17:11 +0000

Thompson Square has been forced to cancel a number of shows due to illness. The duo of Kiefer and Shawna Thompson recently celebrated their second #1 hit with "If I Didn't Have You". The reason for the cancellations is Kiefer's very serious vocal condition, something addressed by the couple of their Facebook page.

Honey Boo Boo Dad "Sugar Bear" Hospitalized

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:53:10 +0000

Reality star "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson's father Michael has been hospitalized and is undergoing a series of test to determine what's wrong. The situation was addressed in postings on Honey Boo Boo's Facebook page.

Kenny Chesney Joins Campaign To Help Alzheimer's Patients [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:10:31 +0000

Alzheimer's disease robs people of their memory and sense of self. Recent studies have found that music helps people re-connect with their memories and allows them to become more open and communicative and that's where Kenny Chesney comes into the picture.

Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:12:19 +0000

Flickr/mateoutahI am one of those people who HAS to have coffee in the morning. In all honesty, I drink it get help me wake up and get geared for our morning show. Health benefits? No, I don't consider those at all. Much to my surprise, however, there are a number of benefits to drinking coffee as long as you don't load it up with sugar and cream. What are they?

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 [...]

Ray Price Hospitalized

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:34:34 +0000

Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Price has been hospitalized for dehydration. Ray, 87, revealed last fall that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer and updated his prognosis this February saying the disease was in remission. He took to Facebook to post his latest medical situation.

We Salute Nurses During National Nurses Week

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:10:50 +0000

Maybe you're a nurse, have one in the family, know one or have been helped by a nurse. Today, we at Big Frog 104 salute nurses during "National Nurses Week". We have nurses in our family, and I can personally recall the excellent care I received from the nurses at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare during my hospital stay after surgery six years ago.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Farm Rich Brand Snack Food Recall

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:53:25 +0000

A massive recall of Farm Rich and Market Day frozen chicken quesadillas, pizza slices and other snack foods is in progress after several cases of e coli bacteria related illnesses were reported.

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".

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. [...]

Women Worry More Than Men

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:14:47 +0000

A new study confirms something that I have always thought true. Women worry more than men. The CDC study reported by MyHealthNewsDaily showed that 22 percent of women said they felt worried, nervous or anxious daily or weekly, compared to 16 percent of men. It also turns out that gender isn't the only determinant when it comes to stress.

Water Replaces Soda As America's Favorite Beverage

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:51 +0000

Soda pop has long been considered the All-American beverage of choice but its days as king among drinks have ended. Water has ended soda pop's two decade long dominance of beverage preference. What happened?

A New Study Says Women Grumpier In the Morning Than Men

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:11:24 +0000

Who is more likely to get up on the wrong side of the bed, you or your mate? A new study from Duke University shows--clearly I might add--that women are grumpier in the morning than men. My wife may not agree with me but just check the data.

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.

Heart Radiothon This Weekend

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:01:15 +0000

It's a big weekend in central New York, with America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk on Saturday, and our sister station, WIBX's Heart Radiothon. And, many of us from Big Frog 104 will be a part of it.

Health Expo At Utica College Gets New Name

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:10:54 +0000

One of the events going on this weekend as part of America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk includes the annual Health and Fitness Expo at Utica College. Now, the event has a new name. According to our sister station, WIBX: “The event is the same, but the name has been changed. The 2013 America’s Greatest [...]