During tornado season, watch for the debris cloud
An approaching cloud of debris can often signal an oncoming tornado, even if a funnel is not visible. Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and 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.
Boost brain function
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables get their color from flavanols, also found in tea and cocoa. A small study, reported in Scientific Reports in Nov….
Train your nose
Viruses are notorious for inhibiting the sense of smell, but sometimes the lack of smell becomes chronic. For these people, a hot pizza smells the same as…
The Lord is Risen today! Rejoice in the festival!
, Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let them rejoice…
The women at the tomb: Jesus has risen
Very early on Sunday morning, the women went to Jesus’ tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the entrance to…
How the date of Easter is determined
The day you set out Easter baskets is the result of ancient calculations involving the spring equinox, the full moon, and the date of the Jewish Passover….
New asthma guidelines
If you have mild and persistent asthma, it is okay to just use your rescue inhaler and stop daily inhaled corticosteroids, using them only as needed. The…
Do statins deserve their bad reputation?
People report that statins cause muscle aches and other side effects, but a 2020 study suggests that may be true for only a small percentage of patients….
How to treat sudden lower back pain
Lower back pain can be caused by a number of conditions, some serious, but if it occurs suddenly or after activity, then it could be a muscle strain….
What does efficacy mean with vaccines?
You may have seen the numbers: The COVID-19 vaccines have a 95 percent efficacy rate. But what you may not know is that 95 percent efficacy does not mean…