6 foods that can make you more hungry
Some foods can actually leave you hungry after consuming them. According to Aurora Health, these foods can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar, which can…
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.
If you haven’t ordered, it’s probably too late
If you’ve ordered anything online this year, you know that shipping can be very fast … or… you could be checking the mail for a month. ‘Backordered’…
For fruits and veggies, five servings is best
More is better when it comes to how many servings of fruits and vegetables to eat each day, according to Harvard Medical School. Researchers analyzed…
Instagram is damaging to teen mental health
According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the social media giant Facebook has repeatedly found that its own photo-sharing app Instagram can be…
Fight hypertension with the DASH diet
Hypertension — the clinical term for high blood pressure — is a common cardiovascular ailment among Americans, afflicting about 116 million adults,…
Pfizer recalls anti-smoking drug Chantix
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has recalled its anti-smoking drug Chantix over concerns that long-term use may elevate cancer risk, according to…
Broken bones could be a warning sign
It could happen to anyone — slipping on a patch of ice or tumbling off a stepladder. You might hear or feel something snap and know instantly that you’re…
Three ideas for a Thanksgiving buffet
It’s typical: Three families are coming from out of town and none will arrive at the same time. When you can’t match schedules, the best alternative to…
Mini pumpkin cheesecakes
The filling mixes up in just a few minutes and puff pastry provides a crisp shell. Ingredients: 2 boxes frozen puff pastry, thawed (4 sheets total) 4…
Kid-friendly cheesy vegetable egg bites
Five eggs 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream 1/3 cup finely shredded cheese Salt and pepper to taste About a cup of finely sliced or shredded vegetables,…