If it’s not fungus, what is it?
If you have nail fungus, you might be able to cure it Thick toenails are often thought to be caused by the growth of a fungus under the nail and in the…
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.
Joyful Easter: He is risen!
Christians around the world will be celebrating the most important event of the church year on April 9: Easter Sunday, the Christian Passover. They…
Privacy complaints and breaches rise
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that privacy-related (HIPPA) complaints and large data breaches increased significantly between…
Don’t let hay fever keep you inside
If hay fever makes you miserable each year, then you’re part of a very big club — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many…
Stay safe at the nail salon
Americans love getting their nails done — so much that in 2018, we spent about $8.36 billion in nail salons, according to Statista. A skillful manicure…
Study: Laxative use may increase dementia risk
A new study published in the journal Neurology found that people who regularly use over-the-counter laxatives may increase their dementia risk by 50…
Amazon acquires primary care service
Amazon is officially a healthcare provider after its $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical, which provides on-demand virtual primary care for a flat…
Add spring to your plate with rose and pistachio shortbread cookies
This buttery shortbread recipe is simple to make and provides a perfect not-too-sweet base for fragrant florals. Try these rose-flavored cookies or…
Be aware of morning brain drain
There’s more than one reason why you shouldn’t be out cutting the grass at 7 a.m. on Sunday morning. You probably aren’t safe doing it. The fuzzy-brain…
Stay safe in your garage
Closing the door on a cluttered garage won’t make the mess go away, but that’s what people do anyway. In a new survey of homeowners by the Home Safety…