Author: Laura Pence

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The Key to a Long Life is…Weight Gain?

If you’re trying to lay off the sugar…go ahead, pick that cookie back up. We give you permission. According to a new study out of Ohio State University, people who gain weight as they get older actually live the longest of anyone. The study looked at people in a town in Massachusetts for almost 70 years. They found that folks…

Should the Day After the Big Game be a Holiday?

This debate usually takes place every year around this time… should the day after the big game be a holiday? Last year, around one in five say they either took the day off work after the matchup, or strongly considered it. According to research, 40 percent think this Monday should be a national holiday. It might be good for companies…

Musculoskeletal, Shoulder and Back Pain Might Be an After Effect of Covid-19

Have you had covid, recovered, then suddenly had aches that you can’t explain? Like a sore shoulder or tingling? You are not alone. Although body aches are a common symptom of covid-19, some patients are reporting severe joint and body pain, particularly in large muscles. Although it’s rare, covid-19 can cause painful inflammation in the joints or lead to Rhabdomyolysis…

Signs You May Be Suffering from Raynaud’s Disease

Do the tips of your fingers or toes ever become numb from the cold? Do they turn white or yellow when that happens? It may be more than just cold hands and feet. A condition called Raynaud Disease can cause these symptoms. It affects women more often than men. According to the Mayo Clinic it doesn’t appear to be life…

Coastal Grand Mall Has You Covered on Valentines Day Shopping

Coastal Carolina University Mural to Be Added to Downtown Conway

Coastal Carolina University is leaving a mark on downtown Conway. After Conway Downtown Alive expressed interest in collaborating with the University on a Chanticleer-themed mural, the artwork is coming to life. The mural project, that will feature logos and mottos, is under the supervision of the Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at CCU. She and 11 student interns are working…

Students Help Teacher Realize He’s Getting Old

Have you ever had something happen that made you stop and think…wow I’m getting old?? A teacher recently had the realization while teaching his 7th grade class. The drama instructor asked his students to perform a skit where the girls pass a note back and forth, but the boys intercept it. After his students read through the skit they were…