Author: Laura Pence

Bananas
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A Banana a Day Could Keep High Blood Pressure Away

Researchers discovered that doubling potassium intake reduced blood pressure in men and women by similar amounts that many blood pressure medications.
Laura Pence,

Scientists from the University of Waterloo in Canada found that high-potassium diets can significantly reduce blood pressure, even when you’re still consuming a fair amount of salt. Researchers discovered that doubling potassium intake reduced blood pressure in men and women by similar amounts that many blood pressure medications aim to. In the long run, high potassium intake causes your kidneys…

Beach Church
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Beach Church Launching Saturday Evening Service

For more information visit BeachChurch.org.
Laura Pence,

Pastor Joe Donahue with Beach Church was in the studio to talk about their new Saturday evening service that they will launch on April 19th! Their hope is that those who work in service industries along the Grand Strand, who cannot attend on Sunday mornings, will be able to take advantage of the new offer! For more information visit BeachChurch.org.

Parkinsons
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Raising Awareness for Parkinson’s Disease on the Grand Strand

Both Leslie and Lanette are involved with a Parkinson's Disease exercise support group at Claire Epps Chapin YMCA.
Laura Pence,

Christine sits down with Leslie Gluchowski and Lanette Barnes to talk about Parkinson’s disease during Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Both Leslie and Lanette are involved with a Parkinson’s Disease exercise support group at Claire Epps Chapin YMCA. The classes are offered at Claire Epps as well as the Tidelands YMCA on Mondays and Thursdays. Personal trainers are there to help those…

Jean Henderson
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Buck Creek Baptist Church Now Offering Contemporary 9:00 am Service

Plus, details on their upcoming Easter Egg hunt!
Laura Pence,

Jean Henderson of Buck Creek Baptist Church stopped by the studio to talk about their new adventure! The church is now offering a Contemporary Service at 9:00am on Sundays. You will be treated to a storytelling session, lots of contemporary praise music, and a relaxed atmosphere. Donuts and coffee/beverages will be served at 9:45am. Easter Sunday, April 20th Sunrise Service…

Texting
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Do Shortened Text Messages Come Across as Rude?

90% of Americans say they regularly use abbreviations in their daily messages.
Laura Pence,

In a survey, 90% of Americans say they regularly use abbreviations in their daily messages. But, a study found that making texts too short makes people feel like they’re being “brushed off.” The survey involved texters between the ages of 18 to 65. Those shortened messages may come across as rude to some because it seems like the texter didn’t…

Loud Noise Hack
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A Trick to Help You Hear Better in Loud Places

The part of the brain that controls fine motor functions is somehow intertwined with the part that controls hearing.
Laura Pence,

A new study found a simple trick can help you hear better when there’s a lot of background noise. Try tapping your finger. Researchers in France tested people’s hearing by having them listen to someone talk, but made it harder by adding background noise. For some reason, they could pick out more words in each sentence when they tapped their…

Non Profit Expo
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Spring Into Action at Fourth Annual Nonprofit Expo

For more information, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com/events.
Laura Pence,

Shannon Furtick and Devin Gomez were in the studio to talk about the 4th annual Nonprofit Expo happening at Big Air in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce invites members of the community to engage with dozens of local nonprofit organizations. The free event will take place Tuesday, April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. During the…

Marshmallows
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Jet-Puffed Wants You to Dye Marshmallows Over Eggs

They sold kits on Walmart's website this weekend for $2 each, and they immediately sold out.
Laura Pence,

Jet-Puffed wants you to dye marshmallows instead of eggs this year. They sold kits on Walmart’s website this weekend for $2 each, and they immediately sold out. Each “dip and decorate” kit came with six dyes… a set of decorating pens and a pack of “jumbo” marshmallows that are roughly the same size as eggs. You also got a pink…

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