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The Luckiest Lottery Cities

A new analysis ranked the luckiest lottery cities in America.

If you’re feeling lucky, you might want to check your zip code…although your odds of winning are still about as good as getting struck by lightning while holding the winning ticket. A new analysis ranked the luckiest lottery cities in America, with Los Angeles taking the top spot and California leading all states for the most winning tickets sold. The…

The Best Time of Day for a Nap

Timing really is everything!

If you’re someone who sneaks in an afternoon nap whenever possible, good news—timing really is everything. Experts say the sweet spot for a nap is between 1 and 3 p.m., when your body’s natural energy levels tend to dip. A quick snooze of about 10 to 30 minutes can boost alertness, improve your mood, sharpen your memory, and even help…

Meet Ember from By the Beach Animal Rescue

Ember is one of many dogs looking for a forever home!

Jennifer Elvis and Ember were in the studio from By the Beach Animal Rescue! Ember is one of many dogs looking for a forever home! At By the Beach Animal Rescue, every dog is loved, evaluated, and prepared for their forever home. If you’re interested in adoption, becoming a foster or volunteering, visit BytheBeachAnimalRescue.com.  

Enhance the Quality of Life for Veterans Through the Gift-a-Vet Foundation

For more information on how you can help the foundation and view a wish list, visit GiftaVet.com.

Ron Bixby with the Gift-a-Vet Foundation was in the studio. Gift-a-Vet is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides necessary items and holiday cheer to Veterans in South CarolinaVeterans Homes.  The foundation is led and managed by a team of retired veterans. The main goal is to enhance the quality of life of veterans through annual gift giving and socialization. For more…

Best Veggies for Heart Health Based on Gender

Researchers looked at hundreds of young adults and found those key differences between men and women.

Speaking of things in the fridge…heart health benefits from vegetables may differ based on your gender. Researchers looked at hundreds of young adults and found those key differences between men and women. Younger men who ate beans, lentils and peas…showed significance decreases in warning signs for heart diseases. Meanwhile…younger women who consumed broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage were linked to fewer…

Speeding Doesn’t Even Save You That Much Time

A study found that more than 43% of trips included at least one instance of speeding.

If you’re always tempted to drive a little faster to make up time, new research suggests it may not be worth it. A University of Minnesota study analyzed more than 120 million trips and found that sticking to the speed limit would add an average of just 54 seconds to a driver’s daily travel time. Despite that tiny difference, more…

Things Personal Trainers Wished Gym Goers Knew

Getting stronger isn’t just about spending more time in the gym...

Getting stronger isn’t just about spending more time in the gym…it’s about having the right mindset. personal trainers shared the biggest things they wish every gym-goer understood. 1. Consistency matters more than perfection You don’t need a flawless workout plan or marathon gym sessions to make progress. Trainers say showing up regularly and building sustainable habits will take you much…

Foods to Skip if You’re Worried About Parasites

Here are a few foods you might want to stay away from...

If you’re looking to reduce your chances of getting hit with the “parasite” that’s been going around, here are a few foods you might want to stay away from…and also a few that are probably safe to eat. Bagged lettuce and salad kits. Some officials believe that the source of the parasite could be lettuce. Then there’s berries. Previous outbreaks…