Report: Hypertension is a global health problem
A new report from the World Health Organization states that high blood pressure affects one in three adults worldwide and is a leading risk factor for…
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.
What to expect for the coming flu season
First, the bad news: This flu and respiratory season might be another bad one, according to the AARP. Influenza activity from the Southern Hemisphere,…
Some popular cold remedies don’t work
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recently confirmed what health care providers and consumers have long suspected: Phenylephrine, a…
Leading Lady match game
Match the actress with her featured film. All films were made between 1950 and 1990. Actresses 1. Ingrid Bergman 2. Sally Field 3. Katharine Hepburn 4….
Oysters are a delicacy worthy of your holiday table
It’s holiday time, so why not splurge on a delicacy that is delightful and nutritious, though pretty expensive. Oysters are a holiday tradition in many…
Speaking of holiday safety
Prevent fires: Each year, holiday season fires take hundreds of lives, injure thousands of people, and cost millions in damage. To keep safe this year: *…
Better first aid keeps minor injuries from becoming major problems
Minor cuts and scrapes aren’t the stuff of medical dramas. But if not treated correctly, they could be. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery…
Saving: When it’s time to invest in your youth and energy
Every financial website and every financial planner advises one thing first: Start financial planning early. You can do the math. If you were an…
Spending: When it’s time to dip into that retirement account
Let’s take this fancy vacation. It’s time. We can’t spend that much money! Why not? We have enough. It’s time. A variation on that conversation happens…
Can you build credit with a debit card?
Some new debit cards have the ability to build credit. Debit card activity isn’t typically reported to major credit bureaus, but a new crop of debit cards…