A lucky dog
People in the water are the main rescue targets of the Coast Guard, but in June 2023, they saved one very lucky German shepherd named Dory. The dog and…
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.
Heroics and crime at Cape Disappointment
In February 2023, Coast Guard station Cape Disappointment in Oregon got a mayday call from a mariner who was in trouble on a day meant for trouble. The…
Endless scrolling is a sign of trouble
It seems like innocent fun: Scroll through reels to see people with funny dogs, fabulous houses, weird lifestyles. But if you do it too much, you become…
To feel stronger, try tai chi
Tai chi is a movement therapy that’s excellent for everyone but particularly for those with arthritis or balance and movement problems. It lowers blood…
Low thyroid activity may lead to heart problems
By some estimates, 10 to 15 percent of middle-aged and older individuals have “subclinical” hypothyroidism. Across all age groups, 4 percent of the U.S….
Guard blood pressure: Sleep
Columbia University researchers give a good reason why it’s important to get enough sleep. They find that adults who sleep less than five hours a night…
August 7 is Lighthouse Day
Lighthouses: Guiding beacons of the seas Lighthouses, with their towering structures and beaming lights, have served as guiding beacons for centuries,…
It’s the pits: Dealing with excessive sweat
Sweating is our body’s central air conditioning system, a normal and necessary response that regulates our core temperature and maintains our body’s…
E-cigarette sales slowed in 2022
Sales of e-cigarettes surged in 2020 and 2021, but flattened during the second half of 2022, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease…
Brush your teeth at night to reduce cardiovascular risks
Not brushing your teeth at night may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports….