July is National Parks and Recreation Month
Scientists say that there is a link between the time spent in nature and how healthy you are. So if there is a park close by, gather your friends or your…
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.
Scary: What happens when you get your wind knocked out
The medical term for it is phrenospasm, but we usually say ‘we got the wind knocked out’ of us. One hard hit to the chest or abdomen, for example, can…
Here’s how to keep your teeth for a lifetime
When it comes to teeth, looks aren’t everything. Even if teeth are beautiful, there could be plenty of trouble brewing. Your mouth is a perfect breeding…
Hydration: the water, salt, potassium connection
Keeping your body hydrated by taking in enough fluids is an important part of good health. But even if you don’t drink the recommended eight glasses of…
Surgeon general: Social media harms youth
The United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a public warning about the risks of social media to children and adolescents. According to…
Don’t sweat the rumors about antiperspirants
Walk down the deodorant aisle these days and you’ll see a plethora of aluminum-free deodorant options shelved alongside conventional aluminum-containing…
Study: Young prediabetes sufferers at increased risk for dementia
People who develop prediabetes at younger ages are more likely to develop dementia later on, according to CNN Health. A new study published in the journal…
FDA approves drug for night sweats and hot flashes
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nonhormonal medication to treat night sweats and hot flashes, according to NBC News. Fezolinetant,…
“Peanut patch” shows promise for allergies in toddlers
An experimental patch could prevent severe reactions in toddlers with peanut allergies, according to NBC News. A late-stage clinical trial of more than…
Cold potatoes in potato salad have an unusual benefit
That potato salad at the Fourth of July picnic might be better for you than you think. Research indicates that cold potatoes can be helpful for weight…