Meat diet draws fire; proponents defend
Proponents of the all-meat “carnivore diet” claim it can aid with weight loss, combat chronic diseases, decrease inflammation, lower blood sugar 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.
Health insurance price transparency rules take effect
The Transparency in Coverage Final Rule, issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, took effect on July 1 after months of implementation…
Astronauts lose bone in space
A few months in space can lead to decades of permanent bone loss, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers followed a group of 17…
Apple and salt pork pie satisfies the sweet tooth
Don’t let the name fool you, this is still dessert. Richly spiced apples balance with tiny pieces of salt pork for a fall treat that’s just sweet enough….
How to treat eye injuries
About 2,000 people suffer a job-related eye injury each day, and about a third of these injuries are treated in emergency rooms. Most of the injuries can…
Lovely red vines hold poison
As autumn rolls around this month, people will be seeing lovely bright red vines along trails, wooded areas, and even in the garden. Very pretty, but…
New to the job? You are at risk
The most dangerous time on the job is when you are new at it. According to a report by insurance provider The Travelers, that newbie on the job is at…
Main street frets recession; bankers fret Fed
The economy gives and the economy takes. During economic expansions, many businesses and individuals thrive. However, once the economy starts to contract,…
How to store your emergency funds
Building up an emergency fund is one of the smartest steps you can take to ensure your financial and overall well-being. Emergency funds are liquid funds…
Making sense of the oodles of payment apps
Payment apps. So, so many payment apps. You’ve got Venmo, Zelle, Cashapp, Apple Pay, Google Pay and more. Try to divvy up the bill with your friends at a…