Mouth health can be a sign of overall wellness
Taking care of your mouth health can also mean a healthier heart, according to WebMD. Many illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory disease,…
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.
Alcohol’s affect on heart health
Alcohol can lead to severe risks to heart health, but there might also be some benefits for those that follow the recommended guidelines for moderation,…
Cilantro pesto with roasted cashews
Tucked into Mexican salsas and guacamoles is the fresh, citrusy flavor of cilantro, a favorite all over the world. A favorite, that is, except for a group…
The snooze button makes you sleepier
Just 10 more minutes of sleep seems perfect. Hit the snooze button and drop into dreamland. Problem is that your body restarts the sleep cycle, sending…
A nap before work for shift workers
To increase alertness, shift workers could consider a short nap before work. According to circadian.com, the nap should be no longer than 30 minutes….
Ways a spouse can help
Two key problems make shift work hard at home: Sleep and meals. Sleep is by far the most important, but it’s likely that one partner (and the kids) will…
How to stay healthy and sleep well working shifts
Stay healthy and sleep well working shifts Shift work can be hard on a body. From the social and family isolation of second shift (about 2 p.m. to 10…
When the kids can’t come up with a down payment, parents can share equity
Parents can help with a down payment on a house for the kids, while protecting their money, with a shared-equity mortgage. It’s not a common way to help…
Home fixes that cost money to delay
In a home, small problems can quickly become big expensive ones, according to Home and Garden Television. Mold, for example, is a typical problem in wet…
Overdraft fee costs are rising
American consumers handed over about $11.45 billion in overdraft fees to banks in 2017 which was about $10 million more than 2016’s numbers, according to…