Author: Laura Pence

Weight Lifting is Better Than Running for Blood Sugar Control

Researchers studied how endurance and resistance exercises affected mice that were fed high-fat diets.

According to a new study, if you’re looking to control your blood sugar…weightlifting, not running, is recommended. Researchers studied how endurance and resistance exercises affected mice that were fed high-fat diets. After several weeks, the team found while running and weightlifting both helped the mice process the extra sugar – weightlifting-type exercises were better at reducing body fat, controlling blood…

Start Your Day with Pancakes and Penguins at Ripley’s Aquarium

Spend your morning with Ripley's penguin colony!

You can spend your morning with Ripley’s penguin colony and enjoy the aquarium before it opens to the public, eat a delicious hot breakfast, even come face-to-beak with African penguins! Pancakes and Penguins Hot breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, juices, and more, enjoyed in front of Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse exhibit Photo with a penguin Animal expert Q&A A one-of-a-kind penguin…

Could the Viral 3×3 Trend Improve Your Life?

The idea is to hit three mini-goals before noon to jumpstart your day.

The latest health “hack” making the rounds on tiktok is the “3 by 3 by 12:00 p.m.” The idea is to hit three mini-goals before noon to jumpstart your day. Specifically, you’re supposed to walk 3,000 steps, drink about one third of your daily water goal, and eat roughly 30 grams of protein…all before lunch. Daily recommendations for protein, water,…

44th Annual Beach Ride Returns to Myrtle Beach

For more information about the event visit www.AHABeachRide.org or contact MyrtleBeachSC@heart.org.

The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, is gearing up for its 44th annual Beach Ride, set to take place November 5-9, at Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach. This unique, five-day equestrian event brings together riders and horses from across the nation to camp, ride, and raise critical funds and awareness in the fight against heart disease…

We’re Diving into Patti Hilton’s shipwrecked Casserole!

Also, be on the lookout for their Thanksgiving meal menu they will serve for Turkey Day!

Patti Hilton of the Mad Gator Grill & Sports Bar was in the studio with some new recipes including shipwrecked casserole, craisin shortbread cookies and salted caramel cheesecake cookies! Be sure to stop in the Mad Gator Grill in Barefoot Landing for lunch or dinner. Also, be on the lookout for their Thanksgiving meal menu they will serve for Turkey…

Local Farmers Markets are Getting into the Holiday Spirit!

Get your holiday shopping done and support local creators, bakers, and artisans across the Grand Strand. 

As the holidays approach, our favorite Waccamaw Market Cooperative Farmers’ Markets are transforming into festive Holiday Markets! You can find fewer farm-fresh veggies as local farmers rotate crops and more holiday-themed treats, gifts, and handmade treasures perfect for everyone on your list. It’s a great way to start your holiday shopping and support local creators, bakers, and artisans across the…

The Median Age of a First Time Homebuyer is Now 40

High mortgage rates and home prices continue to be barriers.

The age of a first-time homebuyer is the oldest it has ever been. The median age is now 40 years old. The National Association of Realtors also says the share of first-time buyers in the market has fallen to 21-percent, a record low. Research reveals two evolving snapshots of the housing market. One group of buyers has significant housing equity…

Is Using Cash Out of Touch?

A new poll by Cash App found nearly a third of Gen Z'ers think paying with cash is "cringe" now.

Remember how your eyes would roll when the old lady at the store pulled out her checkbook to pay? Well, apparently that’s being replaced by cash… A new poll by Cash App found nearly a third of Gen Z’ers think paying with cash is “cringe” now. 29% said people who still use paper money are either “cringe” or “out of…

The Year’s Most Popular Baby Names Have Been Revealed

There were two new entries on the girls' top 10...

Baby Center has released its annual ranking of the most popular names for newborns in 2025. The top girls’ name is Olivia while Noah is most popular for boys. That’s the same as last year, as are the number two names: Amelia and Liam. There were two new entries on the girls’ top 10 though including Eliana and Aurora. For…