The ancient medicine ball helps with strength and coordination
The medicine ball dates back to ancient Greece, where the physician Hippocrates had them sewn out of animal skins and stuffed with sand. He told patients…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
FDA investigating cancer risk after CAR-T therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether certain cancer treatments can increase risk for secondary cancers, according to CNN Health….
FDA considers drug to extend dogs’ lives
The drug LOY-001, which could extend the lifespan of larger dogs, cleared its first major regulatory hurdle after the FDA found a “reasonable expectation…
Get serious about screening for colorectal cancer
Here’s some good news: Deaths from colorectal cancer have been dropping since the 1980s. There’s no mystery as to why — more people are getting tested….
Brisk walking can reduce diabetes risk
Higher walking speed can slash Type 2 diabetes risk, according to a new analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers studied…
World’s first gene editing therapy wins approval
Regulators in the U.K. approved the world’s first CRISPR-derived gene editing therapy, and U.S. approval is expected soon, according to the journal Nature…
Fresh pasta dough makes basic meals special
There’s nothing wrong with dried pasta — it’s cheap, versatile, and provides an easy base for an endless variety of tasty meals. On the other hand,…
January is National Ski Safety Awareness Month
Tips for enjoying the slopes with fewer injuries The National Ski Areas Association dedicates each January to promoting safety and common sense for skiers…
Workplace injuries rise
Workplace injuries rose in 2022 Nonfatal workplace injuries among workers in the private industry increased for the second year in a row in 2022,…
New executive order addresses AI safety in the workplace
Federal regulators will tackle artificial intelligence-related workplace safety risks after President Joe Biden signed the Executive Order on the Safe,…