Volunteers honored during National Volunteer Week
Volunteerism honored during National Volunteer Week President George H.W. Bush’s inauguration address in 1989 that praised “all the individuals and…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Louisville Derby Festival not just about horses
Although the Kentucky Derby thoroughbred race attracts fans from around the globe, so does Louisville’s Derby Festival, which precedes the two-minute race…
Earth Day thoughts 2016
Earth Day thoughts for 2016 Almost everyone today shows some concern about what the inhabitants of Earth can do to keep the planet clean and livable….
New Harvard study links coffee to longevity
A new Harvard study links coffee drinking to longevity The results of a questionnaire published online by the journal Circulation shows that coffee…
Best foods for memory, problem solving, brain health
The best foods for memory, problem solving, brain health Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say these key foods have various brain-boosting benefits: 1….
Studies: Fish oil capsules don’t convey big benefits
Big studies show the impact of fish oil capsules is not as great as we hoped Fish oil is now the third most widely used dietary supplement in the United…
Fitness at mid-life lowers cancer risk in men
Men’s fitness at mid-iife is a cancer-preventive Scientists at Duke Medicine report that men who maintain a high level of fitness throughout midlife have…
New wearable fitness devices goes beyond step counting
Health in the News New wearable fitness device goes beyond 10,000 steps The new Mio Global, unlike other new fitness gadgets, does more than count steps….
The tailbone: What it is, what it does
About your tailbone: What it is, what it does, and what it’s connected to Because you can’t see it, you probably haven’t thought much about your coccyx,…
Scientists recognize the healing power of touch
Human touch can be a deeper form of communication than words. Researchers say it comes from the gut. According to the Mayo Clinic health letter,…