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What To Do When the Heat Index Is High When the heat index climbs, it’s not just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. A high heat index is typically considered anything over 90°F, but it becomes dangerous once it climbs above 103°F. Here’s a quick breakdown: The heat index combines air temperature and humidity to reflect how hot it […]
13 Things Doctors Never Do When It’s Hot Outside — And Why You Shouldn’t Either Summers have been getting hotter across much of the U.S., and heatwaves are becoming more frequent — and more dangerous. In fact, 2023 saw the highest number of heat-related deaths in U.S. history. As we brace for another summer of […]
A quick and easy way to gauge overall fitness doesn’t require fancy equipment or lab tests—just a simple pushup test. According to Mayo Clinic, pushups serve as a solid indicator of muscular strength and endurance, engaging major muscle groups such as the arms, shoulders, abs, back, and legs. How I thought @RobMKendall doing pushups would […]
LIVESTREAM Day 2: 30th Annual WIBC Radiothon For The Salvation Army For 29 years, the WIBC Radiothon for The Salvation Army has been a holiday tradition in Central Indiana. The Salvation Army’s largest annual fundraising event of the year is back Friday, December 13, 2024 and runs through Saturday, December 14, 2024, with a record […]
20 New Year Resolutions To Use In 2025 Each year, as the calendar resets, millions of individuals take the opportunity to reflect on their lives and set goals for the months ahead. For some, this involves crafting a list of resolutions aimed at self-improvement. For others, it takes the shape of adopting a single, meaningful […]
The WIBC Radiothon is hosting a friendly competition among its on-air personalities, including Casey Daniels, Rob Kendall, Jason Hammer, Nigel, Terry Stacy, Matt Bair, Pat Sullivan, and Denny Smith, to see who can collect the most donations for the Salvation Army. This event is part of the 30th annual WIBC Radiothon, aiming to raise $430,000 […]
Top 100 Word Of The Year Ideas For 2025 Every year, people all over take part in a simple yet powerful tradition—choosing a single word to define and guide their year. Unlike a resolution, which often focuses on specific goals or to-dos, this practice is more about setting an intention. The chosen word reflects the […]
A new study suggests that light exposure can impact how long we live, with participants who experienced bright nights having a higher risk of premature death. Conversely, those exposed to bright days had a lower mortality risk. The study emphasizes the importance of light in regulating circadian rhythms and overall health. Experts recommend spending time […]
Why Do We Feel Anxious on Election Day? At its core, anxiety often arises when we face uncertainty, especially when we feel we don’t have control over the situation. In the case of elections, you might have supported your candidate, volunteered your time, donated money, or perhaps cast your vote — all of which are […]
Amid calls from political figures like Donald Trump and RFK Jr. to ‘Make America Healthy Again,’ Indiana faces a growing obesity crisis. Obesity is a growing concern across the entire country, and Indiana is no exception. Data was recently analyzed from America’s Health Rankings. According to the study, obesity is more common in women than […]
Let’s get to the bottom of farting. Everybody passes gas—it’s a natural part of being human. But what causes it, and how many a day is “normal”? Gas comes from two sources: air and real gas. Air, which is mostly odorless, results from swallowing. Real gas is produced when bacteria in the colon ferments food. […]
Pound for pound, Americans are overweight. Both as a stereotype and in reality. Nearly 42% of adults in the U.S. are obese. Obesity-related medical treatments cost about $190.2 billion per year. Work absenteeism due to obesity costs around $4.3 billion annually. Some places contribute more to this problem than others. WalletHub compared 100 of the […]
