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The Red Cross Needs You This Friday
July 5, 2012 It's summer, and that means a greater need for blood. You can help the American Red Cross this Friday.
Health News
Health News
July 5, 2012
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What To Do When You Can’t Sleep
July 3, 2012 It's midnight and you can't sleep. You're tossing and turning with a dozen different things on your mind and your clock alarm is set for 6AM. Well, you're not alone. Between 20 and 40% of adults struggle with insomnia, a clinical disorder that can stem from a number of causes, at some time during the year, . While there are a number of over the counter and prescription sleep aids available you many want to check out some holistic tips on helping gain that good nights sleep you need.
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New Weight Loss Pill Approved
June 29, 2012 It's been awhile--13 years to be exact--since the last FDA approved weight loss pill hit the market but now it appears that a new anti-obesity pill, Belviq, manufactured by Arena Pharmaceutical, will soon be available. Despite only limited success in trials Huffington Post reports that the pill has won approval for use in certain cases.
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Affordable Health Care Act Upheld
June 28, 2012 In what is considered a monumental decision, the Supreme Court Of The United States today upheld the Affordable Health Care Act, also referred to as "Obamacare".
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Hollywood Comes To Boilermaker Health Expo
June 28, 2012 Boilermaker Weekend is filled with events, including the Health and Fitness Expo at MVCC. This year's special guest is actor Stephen Baldwin.
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Summer Medi-Camp At Faxton-St. Luke’s
June 27, 2012 The "Frog Days Of Summer" have arrived, and here's news for teens who are on vacation and are interested in health care and working in a hospital.
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Eating Chocolate Could Save Your Life
June 18, 2012 Sure, a headline like that is a slam dunk attention getter but the truth is that eating a small amount of dark chocolate every day can lessen your chances of suffering a stroke or heart attack. A report on HealthDay.com states that Australian researchers found that daily consumption of 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate lessened the chances of stroke and heart attack in high risk individuals. How so?
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What Are We Drinking?
June 11, 2012 You've heard about the "What Are You Drinkin'" contest on Big Frog 104 with Matt & Polly Wogg, but now there's new research about what we are drinking. We all have our favorite beverages, and with summer on the way, we'll be drinking more of them.
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Special Blood Drive In Utica This Afternoon
June 1, 2012 At Big Frog 104, we always share blood drive event information with you and hope you can roll up your sleeve and help. There's a special blood drive going on this afternoon in Utica.
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Keep The Bugs And Zappers Away From Food
May 30, 2012 It's picnic and backyard barbecue time, and the bugs are hungry...for you! Now research recommends that you keep electric bug zappers away for your food. Even though we haven't yet officially begun the "Frog Days of Summer", after Memorial Day Weekend, it's the summer season.
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If You Work Outside, Be Careful Of Heat Stroke
May 21, 2012 Whether you work construction, on a farm, landscaping or just spend time exerting yourself in the summer heat, you need to be careful to avoid heat stroke.
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Drink Coffee, Live Longer
May 21, 2012 If you are one of those people who need that jolt of coffee supplied caffeine to get started in the morning you are in luck. A new study, reported by MSNBC, has found that drinking 5 or 6 cups of coffee per day lowers your chance of dying before your time by 10 to 15%. The numbers differ depending on ones gender.