January 30, 2013 One quality of a true hero is his or her ability to overcome adversity. By that measure, Brendon Morrocco of Staten Island is highly qualified. Morrocco lost both arms and both legs as a result of a roadside bomb in Iraq but his indomitable spirit has paid off as he has become the first soldier to receive a double arm transplant. His amazing story has prompted a country superstar to reach out to him.
January 29, 2013 The American Red Cross is always in need of blood, and a local blood drive is where you can roll up your sleeve and help the cause. SUNYIT has a blood drive scheduled for Wednesday, February 6th at its Marcy campus.
January 26, 2013 One of Hollywood's most colorful actor/directors (and one of my favorites), Burt Reynolds has been hospitalized due to severe dehydration. Reportedly, Reynolds has been battling the flu, and things got more serious.
January 22, 2013 The 22nd annual Faxton St. Lukes' Children's Miracle Network Bowling for Miracles Bowl-A-Thon isn't until this Sunday at the Pin-O-Rama on Genesee Street in Utica but the deadline for entering is today. If you're interested in bowling and raising money for a great cause we have all the details for you.
January 21, 2013
January 17, 2013 Recently, we shared information about hypothermia, and how to prevent it. With many of you working outside in the elements or enjoying outdoor winter sports, we thought it might be a good idea to give you a closer look at frostbite, what it is and how to prevent it.
January 17, 2013 It's long been known that so-called "energy drinks" can have an adverse effect on certain individuals. Now a new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that energy related emergency room visits doubled from the year 2007 to 2011. What were the adverse effects?
January 16, 2013 It was bound to happen. With people sneezing, coughing and hacking everywhere, I finally got the cold that everyone else seems to have. Even though I did get a flu shot last December, that's no guarantee or protection against a cold.
January 8, 2013 With January in full swing and the holidays over, we get a real dose of reality...it's winter for the next 11 weeks or so. If you don't enjoy winter sports, the "Winter Blahs" can set in. But there are ways to beat those Winter Blahs.
January 5, 2013 Now that it's January, we're going to be doing more and more snow shoveling. Even though I own a snow blower, I still shovel the sidewalk and the snow off the deck. At the end of those chores, I often say that tired old phrase, "Oh my aching back". There is a better, healthier and safer way to shovel.
January 3, 2013 January is certainly acting like January in Central New York, and with the extreme cold temperatures, we would like to share some thoughts on cold weather hypothermia. Many of you work outside or enjoy outdoor winter sports and recreation, so it's important not to get over exposed in the cold.
December 29, 2012 Old man winter gave us a healthy dose of the white stuff recently, a blessing for winter sports enthusiasts still haunted by the memory of last years mostly snowless season. Snowmobilers, skiers, snowboarders and sledders will be out in full force this weekend and safety--especially for the kids--should be of paramount concern. How about some safety tips before putting that sled down on the top of the hill.
