Preventing AFib strokes
Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is a leading risk factor for stroke. According to the National Stroke Association, the irregular or rapid heartbeat is often…
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.
Identify your AFib triggers
Atrial fibrillation can happen to anyone. Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat, rapid heartbeat, or a quivering of the upper chambers…
Short version of the recipe: Sweet treat for family movie night
Sweet treat for family movie night! Sweet and spicy honey popcorn is easy to make. Mix together 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/4…
Sweet and Spicy Honey Popcorn
Now that school is back in session and fall is in the air, it’s the perfect time to gear up for Friday movie nights with the family. Take advantage of…
Ways to use a resistance band
One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to get in a workout and/or a great stretch is to use a resistance band. But the tool, which resembles and…
Canned ‘air’ great for dusting, but take care
A canned duster is a great way to clear your desk in a jiffy, but what you spray isn’t really air, not like what we breathe. A little awareness helps with…
Stay focused: One key to safety
Experienced, safety-minded workers usually incorporate safety procedures as second nature, according to one expert. But the changing environment can throw…
Ready for anything: What goes in an emergency preparedness kit?
September is typically a mild weather month, but unfortunately it’s also a time when hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions can pop up. With that…
The simple life: Minimalists shun excess
Recently, a woman showed up in the conference room of a Midwestern bank wearing a T-shirt. She was 93 years old and had driven an old stick-shift car to…
Frequent flyer plans can save on travel
It’s easy to sign up for and use airline frequent flyer miles, but whether you will save money on travel depends, in part, on how much you travel. A good…