One small step for man, one giant leap for bovines
Want a distraction from Valentine’s Day? Consider this fun February anniversary: Feb. 18 marks the 90th anniversary of the first cow to fly in an…
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.
Happy 200th birthday, Susan B
February 15 marks the 200th anniversary of Susan B. Anthony’s birth. Best known for her fight for women’s voting rights, Anthony was an abolitionist and…
Presidents Day: One time everyone agreed
Strange to think, but there was one time in the United States of America that everyone pretty much agreed on who should be president. That was the first…
In every culture and era, humans have wanted a Valentine
Each year on February 14, millions of decorated cards are exchanged by husbands and wives, friends and lovers, boys and girls. In spite of its great…
Whatever your age, take steps now to make your hearing last for life
One in every 10 Americans has some degree of hearing loss. That includes teenagers, children, and adults. Though age is a factor, hearing loss isn’t a…
Cold weather and the impact on your heart
Whether you live in a frigid climate or not, cold weather can affect your heart. According to the American Heart Association, cold weather and other…
Take a selfie for your health?
Imagine taking a selfie and using it for your health. New technology may allow for just such a use. A recent study tested a smartphone-based technology…
Cardiology moves forward for 2020
In recognition of American Heart Month, here are some cardiovascular research developments to keep an eye on in 2020, courtesy of Harvard Health…
Heart Month special recipe is tasty and healthy
In honor of American Heart Month, here is a recipe that adheres to guidelines for a heart-healthy meal and is also delicious: roasted balsamic chicken…
Snowblower injuries continue
It only takes one big snow storm and Emergency Room doctors know they will see an uptick in one kind of injury: finger amputations. Snowblowers, those…