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Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Find Out at This Month's Deaconess Men's Health Presentation [Audio]

Bobby G. — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:51:56 +0000

Sleep…something we all need, something we all do, and something we’re probably not getting enough of. If you’re like me you probably don’t think about how important sleep is, and how it can affect the rest of your body. And like me, you might be surprised at the facts. That’s why we’re inviting you to the [...]

Energize Evansville's Fitness in the Park Launches 'Summer of Swimming'

Bobby G. — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:07:27 +0000

Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke announces “Summer of Swimming” will be the focus of the Energize Evansville monthly “Fitness in the Park” program during June, July and August. The first in a series of three free pool exercise sessions is this Saturday, June 15th, from 9am-11am at Hartke Pool, featuring water aerobics with YMCA instructors. Participants [...]

Chelsea's E-Cig Experience – One Month

Chelsea — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:00:30 +0000

Update on how I’m doing on my electronic cigarette: I have been smoking my E-Cig for a month now. Since then I have had a couple cigarettes but they honestly tasted completely nasty. When I was having a couple beers at a friend’s house is when I had the cravings the most. When I lit [...]

Saturday's 'Fitness in the Park' Joins Pushups for Charity to Support Wounded Troops

Bobby G. — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:29:42 +0000

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke’s monthly “Fitness in the Park” program will join Pushups for Charity this Saturday, May 18th, from 9am-11am at Evansville State Hospital Park to raise money for services to aid wounded military veterans. Registration opens at 8:30am, and the official welcome will be at 9am. Pushups for Charity begins at 9:15am, followed by [...]

Free 'Manage Your Diabetes' Presentation Tonight with Deaconess Hospital

Bobby G. — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:45 +0000

The monthly Men’s Health series continues this evening with Deaconess Hospital and 103GBF. Today’s presentation is all about managing your diabetes. If you live with diabetes or are at risk of getting diabetes, you need to attend this free event. Diabetes is a problem that only seems to be growing, in America and here in [...]

'The Rock' Eats a Small Grocery Store Every Day to Stay in Shape

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:56:10 +0000

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is a mountain of a man. He’s always been a big dude but it seems the last couple years he’s bulked up. A lot of jokes have been thrown around questioning his methods, but there is no denying The Rock looks like he came straight off the pages of a comic [...]

Chelsea's E-Cig Experience – Week 1

Chelsea — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:00:36 +0000

I have been smoking Marlboro lights since I was 18. As I got older I started smoking more and more. I turned 21 and going out all the time (back when you could smoke in bars) I smoked twice as much while drinking. Recently, I have decided to quit the bad nasty habit. This will [...]

Where are the Best Farmers Markets in Southern Indiana?

Mike Adams — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:23:27 +0000

There are a number of great farmers markets in the Evansville, Indiana area that are preparing to open to the public for the summer 2013 season. All of these markets are fully stocked with a large variety of locally produced fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even meats. Here are three of our favorites: iStockphoto 1 Vanderburgh [...]

Deaconess Men's Health Series Continues with Diabetes Lecture

Dave Westrich — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:30:44 +0000

Do you have diabetes? Does diabetes run in your family? Here’s an opportunity for you to learn how to manage your pre-diabetes or diabetes. Deaconess Hospital’s Men’s Health Series continues with a lecture about diabetes on Tuesday evening, May 14 in Johnson Hall. Cindy Head, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator will provide you [...]

DEA Takes Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs in Indiana

Mike Adams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:36:31 +0000

Hoosiers with unused prescription drugs lingering around in the old medicine cabinet will have an opportunity to dispose of those pharmaceuticals this Saturday at the Indiana State Police post. As part of the sixth annual “Prescription Drug Take Back” program, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency is sponsoring this nationwide event to help prevent drug abuse [...]

Rough Night Last Night? Let Chelsea Help With Her Top 5 Hangover Remedies!

Chelsea — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:00:59 +0000

I have had my share of hangovers, not so much anymore since my party years are now behind me. I always had things that I would do when I had a pounding headache or felt pukey. As my mom would call it, “The Brown Bottle Flu.” There isn’t one thing that will fix your hangover [...]

Is Crossfit a Good Way to Get Into Summer Shape? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:00:07 +0000

“Is Crossfit a good way to train to get into summer shape?” – Derek, 24, Cincinnati I think Crossfit is a good way to train for the average person who is not an athlete with specific needs. The nice thing about it is that it is a great way to incorporate both cardio and weight training. Most “boxes,” as they are called, [...]

Heroin Is Becoming More Popular Among Drug Abusers in Evansville

Mike Adams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:34:14 +0000

Heroin in no longer just a drug that can only be found in the city streets of places like New York or Los Angeles. For years now, this powerful substance has been on the fast-track to making a great and wicked resurgence within the drug community; finding its way into the veins of small town America, including those right here in Evansville, Indiana.

Eli Lilly Announces Hundreds of Sales Reps Will Be Laid Off

Mike Adams — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:57:58 +0000

Indiana drugmaker Eli Lilly announced today that it plans to lay off “a significant number” of their U.S. sales force before the end of summer, making it one of their largest downsizing efforts in years. According to reports, the drug manufacture will terminate just under 1,000 full-time employees as well as many of the company’s [...]

New Study Finds Over Half of Indiana Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year

Mike Adams — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:35:15 +0000

Many Hoosiers desperately want to quit smoking, as a new study suggests that more than half of the smokers in Indiana have attempted to kick the habit within the past year. Researchers from Ball State University recently conducted a study called the “Burden of Smoking Among Adults in Indiana,” which utilized 2011 CDC data to [...]

The Deaconess Men's Health Series Continues Tonight – And is All About Joint Pain [Audio]

Bobby G. — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:00:47 +0000

103GBF and Deaconess Hospital invite you to another presentation in the ongoing Men’s Health Series, which is a monthly series of lectures that address a number of different men’s health topics. The next lecture is TONIGHT, and it may affect you! Tonight’s lecture is called “More Than Just An Old Sports Injury” and it’s an informational [...]

'Fitness Fundamentals' Wrap Up on Saturday at Evansville's Fitness In The Park

Bobby G. — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:38:52 +0000

The next Energize Evansville “Fitness in the Park” event is this Saturday, March 19th from 9am-11am at the Swonder Ice Arena Fitness Center. Participants will be wrapping-up the four-week “Fitness Fundamentals” training course and learning how much their fitness levels have improved in just one month. Free passes to Swonder Fitness Center will be awarded [...]

The Deaconess Men's Health Series Begins Tonight With 'How To Raise a Good Man' [Audio]

Bobby G. — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:24 +0000

103GBF has teamed up with Deaconess Hospital to help get the word out about their new Men's Health Series, which is a monthly series of lectures that address a number of different men's health topics. The first lecture is TONIGHT, and it is super important!

Deaconess Men's Health Series: How to Live Healthier, Longer and Happier!

Sandman — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:32:50 +0000

Deaconess Hospital an Townsquare Media are teaming up for the 2013 Men’s Health Series. This is something that should be of interest to all adult males, because the topics addressed in the series will be some almost all of us have to face, or will someday down the line. I know there are a few [...]

'How Do I Train Like an MMA Fighter?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:53:08 +0000

Every MMA fighter is in sick shape! Is it possible to train and be as strong as an MMA fighter and skip the part where I’ve got to get my brain’s punched in by another guy? — Dave, 23, Iowa I work with many MMA fighters and grapplers and the one thing I’ve found is [...]