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.
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?
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.
At Big Frog 104, we always share helpful information. We came upon a list of five household items that could save your life.
When you were growing up did your mother insist that you eat your vegetables? You may not liked some of them but she was doing it your best interests. As bad as that asparagus or spinach tasted you should be happy she didn't force these gross sounding but apparently healthy foods on you.
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.
First it was Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. Now Fox Sports is reporting that veteran golfer Vijay Singh has also admitted to using deer antler spray which contains a performance enhancer banned by the PGA Tour. What exactly is this deer antler stuff?
When I first saw it featured on The Colbert Report I thought it was a joke. No joke. A Swedish audio company called Pause has created the CataCoffin CataCombo Sound System, a high end audio system built into a coffin. Strange? Macabre? Good idea? Take a look at the promotional video and judge for yourself.
We have been conditioned since birth to regard bread as one of the most nutritious of foods. While it may well be a dietary staple the processing of many breads--especially white breads--has led to it becoming addictive to many who find themselves craving the carbs inherent in wheat along with the salt and sugar additives. How can you tell if you're addicted?
I'm the first to admit that my wife is the spiritual one in our family. While I try to keep an open mind with regards to matters of spirituality I tend to believe more strongly in things that I can taste, smell, touch, taste or hear. However, when my wife suggested I read a best-selling book called "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeons Journey Into the Afterlife" I said, "OK, but don't think it will change the way I look at things". Did it?
Cracker Jack's have been around for over a century offering delicious molasses flavored peanuts and popcorn. There will soon be a new version of the treat called "Cracker Jack'd" containing caffeine, an idea some consumer groups aren't thrilled about.
Are you one of the millions of people who are prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? It's caused by the decrease in natural sunlight as the days of winter grow shorter and the nights longer. It's the result of certain brain chemicals becoming unbalanced leaving a person with what many call "the winter blues". There is a new natural product that just might help.
