Author: Laura Pence

How Much We’ll Spend on Our Valentine This Year

This time last year, Americans were spending more in the name of love than they ever had. The national retail federation says valentine spending in 2020 hit a record high. This year obviously things are different. Those who are spending, will shell out about $32-dollars less than last year. Most of that is from not going out to dinner and…

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 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…