Author: Laura Pence

Myrtle Beach Makes List for Best Places to Retire

If you’re ready to retire…you might was to head south! According to “U.S. news and world report” the best place for folks to live out their retirement is Florida! Sarasota, Fort Myers, Port St. Lucie and Naples are the top four cities on the list, followed by number five Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The rankings are based on things like resident’s happiness…

You Only Need 11 Minutes of Activity to Live Longer

Living longer might not be as hard as you think! According to sports medicine scientists, only 11 minutes of moderate exercise can give you long-term health benefits. A 14 and a half year study revealed that people who work out 35 minutes a day experience the biggest results in terms of health, especially joint health, but people who exercise at…

Now Your Pet Can Enjoy Ben & Jerry’s With You

Its already a hit with humans but now, Ben & Jerry’s is betting canines will also crave their fun flavors. Their “doggie desserts” are non-dairy frozen treats available in two flavors named after the dogs of employees. “Pontch’s Mix” features peanut butter and swirls and “Rosie’s Batch” combines pumpkin and mini cookies. The ice cream-like canine concoctions have a sunflower-butter…

The Most Popular Dog Name is Also a Popular Human Name

A dog DNA company just released the results of their study on the most popular dog names of last year. For female dogs, the name “Luna” was so big, people picked it almost three times more than the second-most popular, which was Daisy. Luna isn’t just popular for dogs…it’s becoming a very popular name for humans as well. It’s the…

The U.S. Just Got a New National Park

A new National Park is now open in West Virginia. The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is perfect for those who love to white water raft or rock climb! It also offers mountain biking trails and is the largest gorge in the Appalachian Mountains. Thanks to a covid-19 stimulus package the area gained the National Park status. It’s…

Diet Soda is Working Against You

If you’re trying to lose weight, you may want to skip the diet soda. Even though it has no sugar, carbs or calories, it has been linked to heightened sugar cravings, weight gain, higher BMI’s, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The carbonation can cause bloating, upset stomach and water retention and the artificial…