Author: Laura Pence

Meet Ember from By the Beach Animal Rescue

Ember is one of many dogs looking for a forever home!

Jennifer Elvis and Ember were in the studio from By the Beach Animal Rescue! Ember is one of many dogs looking for a forever home! At By the Beach Animal Rescue, every dog is loved, evaluated, and prepared for their forever home. If you’re interested in adoption, becoming a foster or volunteering, visit BytheBeachAnimalRescue.com.  

Enhance the Quality of Life for Veterans Through the Gift-a-Vet Foundation

For more information on how you can help the foundation and view a wish list, visit GiftaVet.com.

Ron Bixby with the Gift-a-Vet Foundation was in the studio. Gift-a-Vet is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides necessary items and holiday cheer to Veterans in South CarolinaVeterans Homes.  The foundation is led and managed by a team of retired veterans. The main goal is to enhance the quality of life of veterans through annual gift giving and socialization. For more…

Best Veggies for Heart Health Based on Gender

Researchers looked at hundreds of young adults and found those key differences between men and women.

Speaking of things in the fridge…heart health benefits from vegetables may differ based on your gender. Researchers looked at hundreds of young adults and found those key differences between men and women. Younger men who ate beans, lentils and peas…showed significance decreases in warning signs for heart diseases. Meanwhile…younger women who consumed broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage were linked to fewer…

Speeding Doesn’t Even Save You That Much Time

A study found that more than 43% of trips included at least one instance of speeding.

If you’re always tempted to drive a little faster to make up time, new research suggests it may not be worth it. A University of Minnesota study analyzed more than 120 million trips and found that sticking to the speed limit would add an average of just 54 seconds to a driver’s daily travel time. Despite that tiny difference, more…

Things Personal Trainers Wished Gym Goers Knew

Getting stronger isn’t just about spending more time in the gym...

Getting stronger isn’t just about spending more time in the gym…it’s about having the right mindset. personal trainers shared the biggest things they wish every gym-goer understood. 1. Consistency matters more than perfection You don’t need a flawless workout plan or marathon gym sessions to make progress. Trainers say showing up regularly and building sustainable habits will take you much…

Foods to Skip if You’re Worried About Parasites

Here are a few foods you might want to stay away from...

If you’re looking to reduce your chances of getting hit with the “parasite” that’s been going around, here are a few foods you might want to stay away from…and also a few that are probably safe to eat. Bagged lettuce and salad kits. Some officials believe that the source of the parasite could be lettuce. Then there’s berries. Previous outbreaks…

Do You Suffer from “Texting Thumb?”

Doctors are sharing the best ways to prevent it.

Texting and scrolling too much may stress out your joints and fingers…the condition is called “texting thumb…” when your tendons and joints get stiff, achy and throbbing after typing and swiping too much. If left untreated, repetitive typing and swiping with no relief can lead to more serious issues like carpal tunnel and arthritis. Now, doctors are sharing the best…

Get Your Ticket for ‘Salute to Veterans’

Sunday, August 9th at 7:00pm at the MB Covention Center.

Autry Benton was in the studio to talk about the upcoming Salute to Veterans event. It’s a heartfelt gathering to honor our veterans with keynote speaker Retired Navy Seal Jason Redman. A $5.00 donation will go directly towards Jason Redman’s SOF Spoken Organization. Myrtle Beach Convention Center Myrtle Beach, SC Sunday, August 9th at 7:00pm Visit AutryBenton.com for more information.