The Irish ballad of beauty and mystery
The ballad Danny Boy perhaps perfectly reflects the pain of the diaspora from Ireland and has become an Irish anthem. But the origins of the tune are…
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.
Make your back stronger this spring
Though sudden back pain can occur after a twist or a sneeze, most back injuries are caused by years of mistreatment before that final, painful injury….
This is a statue of Constantine
Beware the ides of March! Forget Friday the 13th. Ignore ladders, black cats, broken mirrors, and spilled salt. But remember the ides of March (also known…
Dig in and get fit with gardening
There’s nothing like digging, hoeing and planting to build muscle and lower blood pressure. If you think gardening is for weaklings, try toting those big…
National Kidney Month: Ten things you should know about kidney health
March is National Kidney Month, a time to learn more about kidney health and encourage people to make kidney-friendly choices. Keep reading for ten things…
Amazon rolls out pharmacy service
Amazon is getting into the pharmacy business with a new $5 monthly subscription service for Prime members in the U.S., according to Fierce Healthcare. The…
Patients may have to pay for messages to providers
Some of the nation’s biggest health systems, including the Cleveland Clinic, have begun charging fees for some email correspondence. According to the New…
Hospital-at-home: Lower costs, improved outcomes
Patients with certain conditions may have a new care option that allows them to bypass longer inpatient stays and receive higher levels of care at home….
Survey: medical data is not accessible to patients
Sixty percent of consumers don’t have quick access to their health records and another 17 percent aren’t sure if they do, according to a new survey from…
Classic Irish soda bread comforts the soul
Irish soda bread might be one of Ireland’s most famous foods, but the technique — leavening bread with soda instead of yeast — is probably even more…